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telesis
telesis (ˈtɛlɪsɪs) n (Sociology) the purposeful use of natural and social processes to obtain specific social goals[C19: from Greek: event, from telein to fulfil, from telos end]tel•e•sis (ˈtɛl ə sɪs) n. purposeful utilization of the processes of nature and society to attain particular social goals. [1895–1900; < Greek télesis completion, derivative of tele-, variant s. of teleîn to complete] telesia, telesisthe harnessing of natural and social forces for a beneficial goal.See also: Improvement, Societytelesis
tel·e·sis (tel-ē'sis), A goal to be attained by planned conduct. [G. telos, end, + -osis, condition] |