Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Relating to an event that has happeṅed; denoting a mere result or consequence, as distinguished from telic, which implies purpose or intention.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective (Gram.) Denoting a mere result or consequence, as distinguished from telic, which denotes intention or purpose; thus the phrase "i`na plhrw`qh, if rendered “so that it was fulfilled,” is ecbatic; if rendered “in order that it might be.” etc., is telic.

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  • adjective grammar Denoting a mere result or consequence.

Etymologies

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See ecbasis.

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