adj
telic
Telic (adj) means tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
adj
1
Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
2
That expresses an end or purpose.
3
That expresses the perfective aspect.
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek τελῐκός (telĭkós, “final”), from τέλος (télos, “end”).
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What is the meaning of telic?
"telic" (adj) means tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
What are the different meanings of telic?
"telic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end; 2. That expresses an end or purpose; 3. That expresses the perfective aspect.