"telesis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek τέλεσις (télesis, “accomplishment”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|τέλεσις||accomplishment}} Ancient Greek τέλεσις (télesis, “accomplishment”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} telesis (uncountable)
  1. Directed social advancement via education and the scientific method. Tags: uncountable
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