word
teleology
tel-ee-OL-oh-jee
ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒiListen
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Syllable breakdown
teleology
Dictionary meaning
The philosophical study of purpose, design, or final causes.
History and origin
Greek telos (end) + logos.
Examples
- Teleology asks what the purpose of a heart is rather than just how it pumps.
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