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teleological.

Of or pertaining to teleology; showing evidence of design or purpose.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/UK
  1. Of or pertaining to teleology; showing evidence of design or purpose.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English teleology Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English teleologic English -al English teleological From teleologic + -al.

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