1.NounThe study of the design or final purpose of natural occurrences, that is, of such occurrences being the result of intention instead of prior causes.
Design, final purpose, or intention in a natural occurrence; an assertion or instance of this.
"Their proposed explanation at the time was riddled with teleology."
2.NounDesign, final purpose, or intention in a natural occurrence; an assertion or instance of this.
"Their proposed explanation at the time was riddled with teleology."
3.NounThe belief or theory that a natural occurrence is the result of divine design or intention rather than the laws of nature or science; theoteleology; a particular belief or theory of this sort.