teleological
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British pronunciation
/tˌɛlɪəlˈɒd‍ʒɪkə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "teleological"in English

teleological
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referring to the belief that things in nature are best understood in terms of their purpose or end goal, suggesting a deliberate design or direction

example
Examples
The teleological argument posits that the complexity and order in the universe suggest the existence of a divine creator.
Aristotle 's teleological view of nature proposes that everything has an inherent purpose or goal.
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