teleological
adjective /ˌtiːliəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
/ˌtiːliəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/
(philosophy- connected with teleology (= the theory that events and developments are meant to achieve a purpose and happen because of that)
目的论(认为事物的发生和发展都是为了达到一定目的) - a teleological view of history
目的论的历史观
- a teleological view of history