teleology

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈtiːl.iˌɒl.ə.dʒi/

Noun

teleology

1. (philosophy) The study of the purpose or design of natural occurrences.
2. (by extension) An instance of such a design or purpose, usually in natural phenomena.
3. The use of a purpose or design rather than the laws of nature to explain an occurrence.

Related terms

• teleologic
• teleological
• teleologically
• teleologist

Translations

• Portuguese: teleologia
• Russian: телеоло́гия
• Spanish: teleología

Translations

• Portuguese: teleologia
• Russian: телеоло́гия

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