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Etymology of the English word teleology

the English word teleology
derived from the New Latin word teleologia
derived from the Greek word telos, τέλος (end; properly, the point aimed at as a limit; the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid))
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kʷel-
using the Latin suffix -logy

Date

The earliest known usage of teleology in English dates from the 18th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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