ecbatic

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  1. Relating to an event that has happeṅed; denoting a mere result or consequence, as distinguished from telic, which implies purpose or intention. Thus, the sentence “Events fell out so that the prophecy was fulfilled” is ecbatic; but the sentence “Events were arranged in order that the prophecy might be fulfilled” is telic.

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  1. from Greek as if *ἐκβατικός, from ἐκβαίνειν, happen: see ecbasis.
 

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