n. (pl. ies) Philos. 1 explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve. 2 Theol. doctrine of design and purpose in the material world. o teleological /a’lod3lk(a)1/ adj. [Greek telos end]
n. (pl. ies) Philos. 1 explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve. 2 Theol. doctrine of design and purpose in the material world. o teleological /a’lod3lk(a)1/ adj. [Greek telos end]