telisch
telic (having a definite goal)
English translations
- 01
clever
- 02
intelligent
- 03
smart
Word details
- German meaning
- Telisch bedeutet zielgerichtet oder auf ein bestimmtes Ziel ausgerichtet.
- English meaning
- Telic means goal-oriented or directed towards a specific goal.
- German example
- Seine telische Handlung war darauf ausgerichtet, das Problem zu lösen.
- English example
- His telic action was aimed at solving the problem.
Related words
- atelisch
Atelic
- pentelisch
Pentelic
- aristotelisch
Aristotelian
- Aristotelismus
Aristotelianism is the philosophy based on the teachings of Aristotle.
Example sentences with “telisch”
Ein telisches Verb beschreibt eine abgeschlossene Handlung. (A telic verb describes a completed action.)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a linguistics term?
Yes, it is used in semantics to describe verbs that have an inherent end point.