Etymology of the English word telic
the English word telic
derived from the Greek word telikos
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-