teleological argument

noun

A type of argument for the existence of God, stating that orderliness of nature is evidence of design, therefore also of a designer.

Similar
argument from design
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Meanings

nounteleological argument (plural teleological arguments)

plural teleological arguments

  1. human sciencesA type of argument for the existence of God, stating that orderliness of nature is evidence of design, therefore also of a designer.

    Synonyms: argument from design

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA type of argument for the existence of God, stating that orderliness of nature is evidence of design, therefore also of a designer.

Similar
argument from design
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teleological argument. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teleological%20argument

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“teleological argument.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teleological%20argument. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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