horotelic

[ hawr-uh-tel-ik ]
/ ˌhɔr əˈtɛl ɪk /

adjective Biology.

of or relating to evolution at a rate standard for a given group of plants or animals.

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weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
the intervening time.
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
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Compare bradytelic, tachytelic.

Origin of horotelic

< Greek hóro(s) boundary + tél(os) end, consummation + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM horotelic

hor·o·tel·y, noun

Words nearby horotelic

horology, horopito, horopter, horoscope, horoscopy, horotelic, horovitz, horowitz, horrendous, horrent, horrible
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