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TOPIK 6noun

목적론

mokjeongnon [목쩡논]

목적론이 · 목적론을

teleology

Example

아리스토텔레스는 자연을 목적론의 관점에서 설명했어요.

Aristotle explained nature from a teleological perspective.

Word parts

목 eye적 target론 theory

Literally 'goal theory'; 목적 pictures the eye fixed on a target.

Good to know

Pronounced [목쩡논]: ㄱ before ㄹ makes both sounds nasal.