telic
Произношение: [ˈtɛlɪk]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
Running a marathon is a telic activity because the goal is to finish the race.
Пример
Sitting around without any purpose is not telic; there’s no specific aim.
Пример
Is writing your homework a telic action because it has a clear purpose?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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.
Пример
Can you think of a telic action, like planting a garden for fresh vegetables?
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