English Explanatory Dictionary

telic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
  2. That expresses an end or purpose.
  3. That expresses the perfective aspect.

Pronunciation

/ˈtiːlɪk/

Word forms

telic more telic most telic

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek τελῐκός (telĭkós, “final”), from τέλος (télos, “end”).

Antonyms

paratelic atelic

Related words

telicity teleo- teleology -tely

Derived words

paratelic telic aspect
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