entelechy

Meaning

1. The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
2. (specifically) The complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function; the conditions under which a potential thing becomes actualized.
3. A particular type of motivation, need for self-determination, and inner strength directing life and growth to become all one is capable of being; the need to actualize one's beliefs; having both a personal vision and the ability to actualize that vision from within.

Synonyms

actuality

fact

reality

real world

Translations

entelequia

entelechie

entéléchie

bireysel olgunluğa erişme

entelèquia

entelekya

Entelechie

entelechia

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɛnˈtɛləki/

Etymology

From Late Latin entelechia, from Ancient Greek ἐντελέχεια (entelékheia), coined by Aristotle from ἐντελής (entelḗs, “complete, finished, perfect”) (from τέλος (télos, “end, fruition, accomplishment”)) + ἔχω (ékhō, “to have”).