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Definition teleological in American English

teleological adjective

adjective
/ˌteliəˈlɑdʒɪk(ə)l/
1

in philosophy, relating to the purpose or aim of something

Example

Lawyers often take a teleological approach, examing what the purpose of the law was at the time it was introduced.

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Definition teleological in American English