Main Entry: tel·e·o·log·i·cal

Pronunciation: \ˌte-lē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl, ˌtē-\

Variant(s): also tel·e·o·log·ic \-ˈlä-jik\

Function: adjective

Date: 1798

: exhibiting or relating to design or purpose especially in nature

— tel·e·o·log·i·cal·ly \-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb