Definition of TELIC

telic

Meanings

Adj

  • Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
  • That expresses an end or purpose.
  • That expresses the perfective aspect.

Origin / Etymology

From the Ancient Greek τελῐκός (telĭkós, “final”), from τέλος (télos, “end”).

Antonyms

atelic, paratelic

Scrabble Score: 7

telic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
telic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
telic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

telic is a valid Words With Friends word