Teleology
Pronunciation: /ˈtiːliːˌɔːləˌdʒiː/
Teleology (noun)
- A way of thinking that explains events by saying they happen for a purpose or goal.
- The idea that living things and parts of them exist to achieve certain ends.
Examples
- The teacher used teleology to explain why the tool exists.
- Teleology can sound convincing when people focus on purpose.