TELIC

Etymology

Adjective

telic (comparative more telic, superlative most telic)

Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.

(grammar) That expresses an end or purpose.

(linguistics) That expresses the perfective aspect.

Antonyms

• (directed towards a specific end): paratelic

• (grammar: expressing an end or purpose): atelic

Anagrams

• cleit

Source: Wiktionary


Tel"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Gram.)

Definition: Denoting the final end or purpose, as distinguished from ecbatic. See Ecbatic. Gibbs.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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