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| Adjective | 1. Denoting a mere result or consequence, as distinguished from telic, which denotes intention or purpose; thus the phrase / /, if rendered "so that it was fulfilled," is ecbatic; if rendered "in order that it might be." etc., is telic.[Websters]. | |
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Date "Ecbatic" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references) |
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Note: Ecbatic \Ec*bat"ic\, adjective. [See Ecbasis.]. (references) |
| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adjective | 1. Denoting a mere result or consequence, as distinguished from telic, which denotes intention or purpose; thus the phrase / /, if rendered "so that it was fulfilled," is ecbatic; if rendered "in order that it might be." etc., is telic.[Websters]. | |
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Date "ECBATIC" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references) |
| Note: Ecbatic \Ec*bat"ic\, adjective. [See Ecbasis.]. (references) |
