telic
telic · more telic · most telic
Tending or directed towards a goal or specific endTending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
/ˈtiːlɪk/
Meaning
3 sensesTending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
That expresses an end or purpose.
That expresses the perfective aspect.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From the Ancient Greek τελῐκός (telĭkós, “final”), from τέλος (télos, “end”).From the Ancient Greek τελῐκός (telĭkós, “final”), from τέλος (télos, “end”).
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Forms
more telic, most telic| Comparative | more telic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most telic Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
2 antonymsparatelicatelic
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form