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telesis
[ tel-uh-sis ]
noun
, Sociology.
- deliberate, purposeful utilization of the processes of nature and society to obtain particular goals.
telesis
/ ˈtɛlɪsɪs /
noun
- the purposeful use of natural and social processes to obtain specific social goals
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Word History and Origins
Origin of telesis1
First recorded in 1895–1900, telesis is from the Greek word télesis completion
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Word History and Origins
Origin of telesis1
C19: from Greek: event, from telein to fulfil, from telos end
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Example Sentences
Then, the merkin is applied with an adhesive; Ledermann uses a matte substance by Telesis.
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