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Apotelesmatic

Apˊo-telˊes-mat′ic

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] effect of the stars on human destiny, fr. [GREEK] to complete; [GREEK] from + [GREEK] to end, [GREEK] end.]
1.
Relating to the casting of horoscopes.
[Archaic]
Whewell.
2.
Relating to an issue of fulfillment.
In this way a passage in the Old Testament may have, or rather comprise, an
apotelesmatic
sense,
i. e.
, one of after or final accomplishment.
M. Stuart.

Definition 2024


apotelesmatic

apotelesmatic

English

Adjective

apotelesmatic (comparative more apotelesmatic, superlative most apotelesmatic)

  1. (archaic) Relating to the casting of horoscopes.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Whewell to this entry?)
  2. (archaic) Relating to an issue of fulfilment.
    In this way a passage in the Old Testament may have, or rather comprise, an apotelesmatic sense, i. e., one of after or final accomplishment. M. Stuart.