"ateleological" meaning in All languages combined

See ateleological on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more ateleological [comparative], most ateleological [superlative]
Etymology: From a- + teleological. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|a|teleological}} a- + teleological Head templates: {{en-adj}} ateleological (comparative more ateleological, superlative most ateleological)
  1. Bereft of teleology; not showing evidence of design or purpose. Synonyms: dysteleological
    Sense id: en-ateleological-en-adj-ZmXFu7oh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with a-

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