autotelic
[ aw-tuh-tel-ik ]
/ ˌɔ təˈtɛl ɪk /
adjective Philosophy.
(of an entity or event) having within itself the purpose of its existence or happening.
Nearby words
autosome, autospore, autostability, autostrada, autosuggestion, autotelic, autotimer, autotomize, autotomy, autotopagnosia, autotoxaemia
Compare heterotelic.
Related forms
au·to·tel·ism, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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