word
Literary
Teleology
teh-lee-OL-oh-jee
/ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Teleology
Dictionary meaning
The explanation of phenomena by their purpose or goal rather than by cause.
Examples
- Teleology is central to Aristotelian ethics.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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