telic

telic
telic 1846, from Gk. telikos "final," from telos (see TELE- (Cf. tele-)).

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  • Telic — Telharmony Tel*har mo*ny [?]), at a distant point or points by means of alternating currents of electricity controlled by an operator who plays on a keyboard. The music is produced by a receiving instrument similar or analogous to the telephone,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • telic — telically, adv. /tel ik, tee lik/, adj. 1. Gram. expressing end or purpose: a telic conjunction. 2. tending to a definite end. [1840 50; < Gk telikós pertaining to an end or cause. See TEL 2, IC] * * * …   Universalium

  • telic — adjective /ˈtɛlɪk/ a) expressing end or purpose. b) perfective aspect. Ant: atelic See Also: telic aspect, telicity …   Wiktionary

  • telic — adjective Etymology: Greek telikos, from telos end more at telos Date: 1889 tending toward an end or outcome • telically adverb …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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