TELIC


Meaning of TELIC in English

[ 'tɛlɪk ]

■ adjective

1》 (of an action or attitude) directed to a definite end.

2》 Linguistics (of a verb, conjunction, or clause) expressing purpose.

Derivatives

~ity noun

Origin

C19: from Gk telikos 'final', from telos 'end'.

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