Word of the Day: Telos

Can you pronounce telos?

Sunday, August 25, 2024

noun 1. An ultimate object or aim. "Helen's telos was to earn her Ph.D. in chemistry within four years." "At this early stage, the nonprofit doesn't seem to have a clearly defined telos." "The telos of the committee was to set profit guidelines for the new year." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, early 20th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings The word "telos" (borrowed directly from the Greek word of the same spelling, meaning "the end, limit, goal, fulfillment") will be most familiar to folks who have some knowledge of Aristotle... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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