dysteleologist

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noun

One who subscribes to the philosophy of dysteleology.

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Meanings

noundysteleologist (plural dysteleologists)

plural dysteleologists

  1. human sciencesOne who subscribes to the philosophy of dysteleology.
  2. biologyAn organism that frustrates a natural function, such as an insect that obtains honey by puncturing a nectary instead of by the floral opening.

Origin

From dysteleology + -ist.

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APA

dysteleologist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysteleologist

MLA

“dysteleologist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysteleologist. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dysteleologist,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysteleologist.

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