Adjective
2. DefinitionsHaving an inherent purpose or goal; directed towards an end.
3. Pronunciations (US, UK)US: /ˈtɛlɪk/
UK: /ˈtiːlɪk/
4. Origin and UsageThe word "telic" comes from the Greek word "telos," meaning "end" or "goal." It is commonly used in philosophy, psychology, and linguistics to describe actions or processes that have a specific purpose or end goal. For example, a "telic verb" is a verb that describes an action with a specific end goal in mind, such as "build" or "write."
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