telic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting the end or purpose of an action.

• Denoting the ultimate or final stage or point.

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Antonyms

paratelic , atelic

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Variants

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telic , telically

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Etymology

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From the Greek telikos, from tele, end + -ikos, -ic.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'telic' is derived from the Greek word for 'end'.

2. In Aristotelian philosophy, the telic is the final cause or reason for which something exists or is acted upon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Final cause: In Aristotelian philosophy, the final cause is the reason for which a thing exists or is acted upon, and is the end or goal towards which it moves.

2. Ends and means: A philosophical concept that explores the relationship between the end or goal of an action and the means used to achieve it.

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Culture

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In Greek philosophy, the term 'telic' is used to describe the inherent end or purpose of things, and is closely related to the concept of 'eudaimonia' or human flourishing.

How to Memorize "telic"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'telic' with the idea of an end or purpose.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Telic: The End is Near' to remember the meaning of the word.

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