αποτέλεσμα

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀποτέλεσμα (apotelesma), derived from ἀποτελέω (apoteleo) meaning 'to complete, accomplish, bring to an end'. The prefix ἀπο- (apo-) means 'from, away' and τελέω (teleo) means 'to complete, fulfill' - related to English 'teleology' (study of purpose/ends). The root τέλος (telos) meaning 'end, goal' appears in English words like 'telephone' (distant sound) and 'television' (distant vision). This word literally means 'that which is brought to completion' - the final product or outcome of a process.