n. (pl. -ies) philos. - explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve.

- theol. Doctrine of design and purpose in the material world. teleological adj. [greek telos end]

n. Supposed paranormal communication of thoughts. telepathic adj. Telepathically adv.

book n. = *telephone directory.

- booth n. (also telephone kiosk, telephone box) booth etc. With a telephone for public use.

- directory n. Book listing telephone subscribers and numbers.

- number n. Number used to call a particular telephone.

- —n. - apparatus for transmitting sound (esp. Speech) to a distance, esp. By using optical or electrical signals.

- handset etc. Used in this.

- system of communication using a network of telephones. —v. (-ning) 1 speak to or send (a message) by telephone.

- make a telephone call. on the telephone having or using a telephone. Over the telephone using the telephone. telephonic adj. Telephonically adv.

n. Transmission of sound by telephone.

n. (pl. -s) (in full telephoto lens) lens used in telephotography.

n.pl. Selling by telephone.

—n. - optical instrument using lenses or mirrors to magnify distant objects.

- = *radio telescope. —v. (-ping) 1 press or drive (sections of a tube, colliding vehicles, etc.) Together so that one slides into another.

- close or be capable of closing in this way.

- compress so as to occupy less space or time.

n. Rare lustrous silver-white element used in semiconductors. telluric adj. [latin tellus -ur- earth]

adj. - avoiding excess.

- moderate.

- (of a region or climate) mild. [latin: related to *temper]

—adj. Lasting or meant to last only for a limited time. —n. (pl. -ies) person employed temporarily. temporarily adv. Temporariness n.