teleology
Pronunciation
/ˈtiɫiˌɔɫəˌdʒi/

Definition & Meaning of "teleology"in English

Teleology
01

the study of purpose, design, and final causes in the natural world, exploring the idea that things have inherent goals or intentions

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Examples
Evolutionary biology often explores the apparent teleology in the adaptations of living organisms, considering whether they result from intentional design.
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