| Several theorists of the previous chapters are supportive of this more telic view of human nature. |
| A telic clause has an ACHIEVEMENT or ACCOMPLISHMENT verb not in the progressive, not in the simple present, and with no modal. |
| In the book, he divides general orientations into telic and paratelic. |
| I have certainly become more telic as I strive to achieve my goals set, but I am not really enjoying any of it. |
| In rare cases corresponding telic and atelic forms can be unrelated by meaning. |
| Certain families may definitely determine to modify their habits, and within a few years accomplish a telic change. |
