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† aˈpotelesm rare.|əˈpɒtɪlɛzm|
[ad. Gr. ἀποτέλεσµα n. of completed effect, f. ἀποτελέ-ειν to bring to an end, f. ἀπό off + τελέ-ειν to finish.]
1. (as in Gr.) The result, the sum and substance.
1636Raleigh's Tubus Hist. Pref. B, In this succinct Recollection is contrived..the Apotelesma and effect of infinite Volumes.
2. Astrol. The ‘casting’ of a horoscope.
1651Father Sarpi (1676) 11 That the Horoscope..of the Beast might be known..Which being done and reduced into the form of a Figure or Apotelesm, etc. 1753Chambers Cycl. Supp. s.v., The answers of astrologers deduced from the consideration of the stars are particularly called Apotelesms.
3. Med. The result or termination of a disease.
1859in Worcester. |