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autotelic

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtə(ʊ)ˈtɛlɪk/
Definition of autotelic

adjective

formal
  • (of an activity or a creative work) having an end or purpose in itself.

Origin:

early 20th century: from auto-1 'self' + Greek telos 'end' + -ic

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Definition of autotelic in the US English dictionary

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