ateleological

English

Etymology

From a- +‎ teleological.

Adjective

ateleological (comparative more ateleological, superlative most ateleological)

1. Bereft of teleology; not showing evidence of design or purpose.
   • 1908, William McDougall, An Introduction to Social Psychology‎^[1], section 449:

     Such ateleological explanation is what is meant by mechanistic explanation in the broad sense.

Synonyms

• dysteleological