— dysteleological /dis'tel ee euh loj"i keuhl, -tee lee-/ , adj. — dysteleologist , n.
/dis'tel ee ol"euh jee, -tee lee-/ , n.
1. Philos. a doctrine denying the existence of a final cause or purpose.
2. the assumed absence of purpose in life or nature.
3. the evasion or frustration of a natural or normal function or purpose.
[ 1870-75; Dysteleologie; see DYS-, TELEOLOGY ]