atelic

== English == === Etymology === From a- +‎ telic. === Adjective === atelic (not comparable) Presenting an action or event’s significance as being the process or experience instead of the end accomplishment or goal. Not tending nor directed toward a goal or specific end. (grammar) That expresses lacking an end, resolution, or finite purpose. (linguistics) That expresses the imperfective aspect. ==== Antonyms ==== telic ==== Derived terms ==== === Anagrams === Altice, aletic == Old English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɑ.te.lik/ === Adjective === atelīċ horrible, horrid Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church