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Telic

usgb/ˈtelɪk/Volume
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Goal-OrientedPlay
Use 'telic' when describing actions with a clear goal or purpose, not random activities. SlideHer telic efforts in studying were to graduate with honors.
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End-FocusedPlay
'Telic' implies focus on the end result of an activity, rather than the process of getting there. SlideHe took a telic approach to his job search, aiming for a management position.
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Context SpecificPlay
'Telic' often appears in formal or academic contexts discussing objectives or purposes. SlideThe study was telic, designed to confirm the hypothesis.