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Definition of teleonomy in English:

teleonomy

noun

Biology

  • The property of living systems of being organized in such a way that their structures and processes tend towards the attainment of particular ends or outcomes.

Origin

1950s. From teleo- + -nomy.

Pronunciation

teleonomy

/ˌtiːlɪˈɒnəmi/ /ˌtɛlɪˈɒnəmi/