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telic

Pronunciación: [ˈtɛlɪk]

Palabra

Contexto: «grammar»

(adjective) describes actions or events that have a clear goal or outcome. Think of it as something that is done to reach or achieve something specific.

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Running a marathon is a telic activity because the goal is to finish the race.

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Sitting around without any purpose is not telic; there’s no specific aim.

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Is writing your homework a telic action because it has a clear purpose?

Contexto: «philosophy»

(adjective) refers to actions that are directed towards a specific end or purpose. It’s like when you do something with a reason or goal in mind.

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Building a house is telic since it’s done to create a place to live.

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Simply wandering around without a plan is not a telic activity.

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Can you think of a telic action, like planting a garden for fresh vegetables?

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