teleological

• Die philosophische Lehre von der Zweckmäßigkeit oder Zielgerichtetheit in der Natur betreffend; Phänomene durch ihre Zwecke oder Absichten erklärend.

Relating to the philosophical study of purpose or design in natural phenomena; explaining phenomena by their ends or purposes.

1. Relating to purpose or designC2formal

   Pertaining to the philosophical concept that events and phenomena have an inherent purpose, goal, or final cause.

   teleologisch

   • The teleological argument for God's existence is based on the apparent design in nature.
   • Teleological explanations in biology often focus on the function of an organ.
   • Her teleological view of history suggests that all events lead to a predetermined end.

   Synonymegoal-directedpurposefulpurposive

   Antonymeaccidentalmechanisticpurposelessrandom