teleology
/ˈtiːl.iˌɒl.ə.dʒi/
noun
- 1
The study of the purpose or design of natural occurrences.
- 2
(by extension) An instance of such a design or purpose, usually in natural phenomena.
- 3
The use of a purpose or design rather than the laws of nature to explain an occurrence.
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