Telic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtiːlɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Telic is an adjective meaning Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
Meaning
Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
More Meanings
- (grammar) That expresses an end or purpose.
- (linguistics) That expresses the perfective aspect.
Example Sentences
Several theorists of the previous chapters are supportive of this more telic view of human nature.
I have certainly become more telic as I strive to achieve my goals set, but I am not really enjoying any of it.
Similarly, verb forms that can govern either transitive or middle-case marking (cf. 2.1.3.1.2(c)) are more telic in their transitive manifestations.
They were asked to rate the 36 activities for how purposeful they were.[…]Comparing the 10 most telic and the 10 most paratelic we found that the paratelic leisure activities were thought to involve less skill or challenge; they were also judged to satisfy social needs more, and to be more enjoyable.
Antonyms for telic
Common opposites include atelic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include purposeful, atelic, addressive, tendential, telocratic, motivational.
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