[ ɛn'tɛləki , ɪn- ]
■ noun ( plural entelechies ) Philosophy
1》 the realization of potential.
2》 the supposed vital principle that guides the development and functioning of an organism or other system.
Origin
ME: via late L. from Gk entelekheia (used by Aristotle), from en- 'within' + telos 'end, perfection' + ekhein 'be in a certain state'.