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autotelic
autotelic (ˌɔːtəʊˈtɛlɪk) adjhaving a purpose in and justifying itselfau•to•tel•ic (ˌɔ təˈtɛl ɪk) adj. (of an entity or event) having within itself the purpose of its existence or happening. Compare heterotelic. [1900–05] au`to•tel′ism, n. ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | autotelic - of or relating to or believing in autotelism | Translationsautotelic
au·to·te·lic (aw'tō-tel'ik), Denoting those traits closely associated with the central purposes of an individual. [auto- + G. telos, end, completeness, purpose] autotelic (ot″ŏ-tel′ik) [ auto- + Gr. telikos, pert. to a goal] Intrinsically meaningful; self-directed; not dependent on other people or things for value, purpose, or reward. |