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Definitions for Teleology
[1] the doctrine that final causes exist.
[2] the study of the evidences of design or purpose in nature.
[3] such design or purpose.
[4] the belief that purpose and design are a part of or are apparent in nature.
[5] (in vitalist philosophy) the doctrine that phenomena are guided not only by mechanical forces but that they also move toward certain goals of self-realization.
[6] philosophy the doctrine that there is evidence of purpose or design in the universe, and esp that this provides proof of the existence of a Designer the belief that certain phenomena are best explained in terms of purpose rather than cause the systematic study of such phenomena See also final cause
[7] biology the belief that natural phenomena have a predetermined purpose and are not determined by mechanical laws
Words nearby Teleology
telenovela, teleo-, teleobjective lens, teleological, teleological argument, teleology, teleomitosis, teleonomy, teleopsia, teleorganic, teleost
Origin of Teleology
From the New Latin word teleologia, dating back to 1730–40. See teleo-, -logy
Other words from Teleology
tel·e·o·log·i·cal [tel-ee-uh -loj -i-kuh l, tee-lee-] /ˌtɛl i əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ˌti li-/ , tel·e·o·log·ic , adjective
tel·e·ol·o·gism , noun
tel·e·ol·o·gist , noun
Word origin for Teleology
C18: from New Latin teleologia, from Greek telos end + -logy