{"def":{"short":"properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e., (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)","long":["end",["termination, the limit at which a thing ceases to be (always of the end of some act or state, but not of the end of a period of time)","the end",["the last in any succession or series","eternal"],"that by which a thing is finished, its close, issue","the end to which all things relate, the aim, purpose"],"toll, custom (i.e., indirect tax on goods)"]},"deriv":"from a primary τέλλω (to set out for a definite point or goal)","pronun":{"ipa":"ˈtɛ.los","ipa_mod":"ˈte̞.lows","sbl":"telos","dic":"TEH-lose","dic_mod":"TAY-lose"},"see":["G5411"],"comment":"Compare G5411."}