Related to purpose or design in nature.

Pertaining to the explanation of phenomena by their goals.

In philosophy, emphasizing ends over means in analysis.

Concerning theories that attribute inherent purposefulness to processes.

**Teleologic (philosophy)**: Pertaining to purpose or design in nature.

**Teleologic (biology)**: Explanation of biological phenomena by their functions.

**Teleologic (ethics)**: Ethical theory focused on outcomes and goals.

**Teleologic (theology)**: Study of divine purposes in creation and history.