non-teleological

[US]/[ˌnɒn ˌtelɪˈɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl]/
[UK]/[ˌnɑːn ˌtelɪˈɑː.lə.dʒɪ.kəl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Lacking a purpose or goal; not directed towards a specific end.; Not exhibiting teleology; not involving the belief that natural processes are directed towards a goal.

Phrases & Collocations

non-teleological approach

being non-teleological

a non-teleological view

non-teleological explanation

purely non-teleological

non-teleological systems

describe non-teleological

inherently non-teleological

found non-teleological

acting non-teleologically

Example Sentences

the artist's work is often described as non-teleological, lacking a clear purpose or goal.

his philosophical argument centered on the non-teleological nature of the universe.

evolutionary processes are frequently cited as evidence for a non-teleological system.

rejecting a teleological worldview, he embraced a non-teleological understanding of existence.

the non-teleological approach to art emphasizes process over predetermined outcome.

critics argued that his novel's plot was meandering and ultimately non-teleological.

she favored a non-teleological perspective when analyzing historical events.

the scientific method often seeks to explain phenomena without assuming a non-teleological cause.

his research explored the implications of a purely non-teleological view of human behavior.

the discussion shifted to the merits of a non-teleological versus a teleological explanation.

he proposed a non-teleological model for understanding social change.

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