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teleology noun

  /ˌtiː.liˈɒ.lə.dʒi/
  • (philosophy) The study of the purpose or design of natural occurrences.
 teleologia, tarkoitusoppi
  • The use of a purpose or design rather than the laws of nature to explain an occurrence.
 teleologinen selitys

teleologically adverb

  • In a teleological context or manner.
 teleologisesti
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