单词 | teleology |
释义 | teleology n. (pl. -ies) Philos.   1. the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes.   2. Theol. the doctrine of design and purpose in the material world. Derivatives teleologic adj. teleological adj. teleologically adv. teleologism n. teleologist n. Etymology: mod.L teleologia f. Gk telos teleos end + -LOGY |
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