teleologically
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- adverb
- /ˌtɛliəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
- Formal
- By approaching nature teleologically, scientists aim to uncover the intended functions behind biological processes.
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Watch on YouTubeBut that doesn't change the fact that YouTube is teleologically and structurally capitalist.
- But that doesn't change the fact that YouTube is teleologically and structurally capitalist.
Examples
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In other words, both socialism and religion view history teleologically ...
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Research indicates that the way to mobilize our psychic power—whose possible range and forms remain unknown—is to think teleologically.
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People think teleologically in spiritual practice.
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But it is not strange to treat objects of human design teleologically.
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But that doesn't change the fact that YouTube is teleologically and structurally capitalist.
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Teleologically, we must ignore irrelevant stimuli to prevent relinquishing useful ABAs and yet be attentive enough to respond to new, possibly relevant changes.
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For Leibniz, a substance—and the human soul is, undeniably, a substance—has to be understood teleologically.
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In philosophy, we often analyze human actions teleologically to understand their ultimate goals.
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When we interpret historical events teleologically, we consider the purposes and outcomes that shaped their course.
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Morphology
teleologically = teleological (transparent) = teleology + ical + ly
Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'teleological', a regular and predictable process.
Etymology
Teleologically comes from the Greek root telos, which means 'end' or 'goal', plus the part -logy meaning 'study' or 'talk'. So to think teleologically is to explain things by their purpose — you look at what they are 'for'.