单词 | teleologically |
释义 | > as lemmasteleoˈlogically teleoˈlogically adv. [compare German teleologisch, adverb (1788 in Kant)] in a teleological manner; in relation to teleology. ΘΚΠ the mind > will > intention > [adverb] > relating to ultimate end terminatively1610 terminally1650 teleologically1825 the mind > mental capacity > philosophy > metaphysics > [adverb] > in a teleological manner teleologically1825 1825 Encycl. Londinensis XX. 239/1 The elevation of the earth at the equator may be..teleologically considered. 1842 T. De Quincey in Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. Dec. 730/2 Teleologically, that is, considered as means to an end—diamonds have as undeniably a value in use as any other article whatsoever. 1907 J. R. Illingworth Doctr. Trinity ix. 176 The context of a rational and teleologically ordered world. 1976 I. M. Lewis Social Anthropol. in Perspective vi. 191 As a Brahmin farmer teleologically explained: ‘Caste arose because one man alone cannot do all the work himself.’ 2002 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 24 Oct. 55/2 That person's or thing's behavior being explained by reference to its goals, teleologically. < as lemmas |
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