atelic
Meanings
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Adjective
A term used in linguistics to describe an action or state that does not result in a product or completion.
Variants
List of all variants of atelic that leads to same resulttelic , telically
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek word 'atelos', meaning 'incomplete' or 'unfinished'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'atelic' is often used in the analysis of poetry and literature to describe the ongoing nature of certain themes or motifs.
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In music, atelic compositions are those that do not have a clear beginning, middle, or end, such as certain forms of improvisation or experimental music.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Telic: The opposite term, used to describe actions or states that result in a product or completion.
How to Memorize "atelic"
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visualize
- Visualize an action that does not result in a finished product, such as spinning a top or drawing a circle without lifting the pen.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of an ongoing process or an action that does not have an end.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'A-T-E-L-I-C' to remember the meaning: 'Action That Ends Lacking Completion'.
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