apotelesmatic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ap`o*tel`es*mat"ic adjective

Etymology

Gr. , fr. effect of the stars on human destiny, fr. to complete; from + to end, end.

Definitions

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.