1Psychology. In the analysis of human personality and behaviour: studied or viewed in terms of purpose; designating behaviour which has or is inferred to have a purpose or goal; of or relating to such behaviour.
2Biology. Of or relating to teleonomy.
Origin
1930s. From teleo- + nomic, in sense 2 after teleonomy.
Definition of teleonomic in US English:
teleonomic
adjective
1Psychology. In the analysis of human personality and behaviour: studied or viewed in terms of purpose; designating behaviour which has or is inferred to have a purpose or goal; of or relating to such behaviour.
2Biology. Of or relating to teleonomy.
Origin
1930s. From teleo- + nomic, in sense 2 after teleonomy.