TELEOLOGY


Meaning of TELEOLOGY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌtelɪˈɔlədʒɪ ]

n. (pl. -ies) Philos. 1 the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes. 2 Theol. the doctrine of design and purpose in the material world. øøteleologic adj. teleological adj. teleologically adv. teleologism n. teleologist n. [mod.L teleologia f. Gk telos teleos end + -LOGY]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.