# autotelic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈɔːtəˌtɛlɪk/

## Definitions
1. Containing its own meaning or purpose; deriving meaning and purpose from within.
2. Of or pertaining to the quality of (a thing's) being autotelic.
3. Not motivated by anything beyond itself; thematically self-contained.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek αὐτός (autós, “self”) + τέλος (télos, “result; end”); compare auto- and telic. From early 20th century.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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