telos

/ˈtɛlɒs/

Definitions

1. noun

the final or intended aim or purpose of something; the ultimate goal or outcome

“The telos of her education was to become a successful doctor.”

2. noun

the ultimate reality or principle, especially in philosophy, that underlies all existence

“He believed that telos was the key to understanding the universe.”

3. noun

the end or completion of something

“The telos of the project was to create a sustainable community.”

Synonyms

  • aim
  • goal
  • purpose

Antonyms

  • beginning
  • initiation
  • start