autotelic

(ˌɔːtəʊˈtɛlɪk) adjhaving a purpose in and justifying itself

au•to•tel•ic

(ˌɔ təˈtɛl ɪk)

adj. (of an entity or event) having within itself the purpose of its existence or happening. Compare heterotelic. [1900–05] au`to•tel′ism, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

autotelic - of or relating to or believing in autotelism

Translations

autotelic

au·to·te·lic

(aw'tō-tel'ik), Denoting those traits closely associated with the central purposes of an individual. [auto- + G. telos, end, completeness, purpose]

autotelic

(ot″ŏ-tel′ik) [ auto- + Gr. telikos, pert. to a goal] Intrinsically meaningful; self-directed; not dependent on other people or things for value, purpose, or reward.

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