teleology meaning

UK US /ˈtiliɔlədʒi/ 5 syllables

teleology (noun): (philosophy) a doctrine explaining phenomena by their ends or purposes.

Definition of teleology

  1. (philosophy) a doctrine explaining phenomena by their ends or purposes

    Type of: philosophical doctrine

    Related forms: teleological, teleologist

How to pronounce teleology

teleology is pronounced /ˈtiliɔlədʒi/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in GY · 9-letter words

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