# telic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈtiːlɪk/

## Definitions
1. Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end.
2. That expresses an end or purpose.
3. That expresses the perfective aspect.

## Etymology
From the Ancient Greek τελῐκός (telĭkós, “final”), from τέλος (télos, “end”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/telic