Teleonomy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌtɛliˈɒnəmi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teleonomy is a noun meaning (evolutionary theory) The quality of living organisms of seeming to be organized towards the attainment of an end.
Meaning
(evolutionary theory) The quality of living organisms of seeming to be organized towards the attainment of an end.
Word Forms
- teleonomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orthogenesis, teleogenesis, bioevolution, organonomy, evolutionism, metaevolution.
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