teleological

Definition

Of or pertaining to teleology; showing evidence of design or purpose.

Etymology

From teleologic + -al.

Example Sentences

• "It will be seen that this doctrine is optimistic and teleological: the universe and everything in it is developing towards something continually better than what went before."
• "Do I believe in God? I'm what you would call a teleological, existential atheist. I believe that there's an intelligence to the universe, with the exception of certain parts of New Jersey."