teleologism

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noun

The idea that whether an action is right or wrong is determined by its consequences.

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Meanings

nounteleologism (countable and uncountable, plural teleologisms)

plural teleologisms

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesThe idea that whether an action is right or wrong is determined by its consequences.
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teleologism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teleologism

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“teleologism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teleologism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “teleologism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/teleologism.

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