rare. [ad. Gr. ἀποτέλεσμα n. of completed effect, f. ἀποτελέ-ειν to bring to an end, f. ἀπό off + τελέ-ειν to finish.]
1. (as in Gr.) The result, the sum and substance.
1636. Raleigh’s Tubus Hist., Pref. B. In this succinct Recollection is contrived … the Apotelesma and effect of infinite Volumes.
2. Astrol. The ‘casting’ of a horoscope.
1651. Life Father Sarpi (1676), p. xi. That the Horoscope, and the natale Minute of the Beast might be known … which being done and reduced into the form of a Figure or Apotelesm, [etc.].
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., s.v., The answers of astrologers deduced from the consideration of the stars are particularly called Apotelesms, or Apostelesmata.
3. Med. The result or termination of a disease.
1859. in Worcester.
