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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

teleology

/ˌtɛlɪˈɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does teleology mean?

noun

The study of the purposes or goals that explain the existence or development of something; the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of purpose, intention, or design in the universe.

Example

"The philosopher's work on teleology explored the idea that the complexity of life on Earth was evidence of a higher purpose."

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