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ethics

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Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
11
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈɛθ.ɪks/
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/ˈɛθ.ɪks/ · /ˈeθ.ɪks/

Definition of ethics

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)Morality.
    “Her decision was guided by her strong personal ethics.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)Morality.
    “Her decision was guided by her strong personal ethics.”
  2. (countable, uncountable)The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
    “The professor teaches a course on business ethics.”
    “Medical ethics require doctors to prioritize patient welfare.”
  3. (countable, uncountable)The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
  4. (form-of, plural)plural of ethic

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Etymology

From Middle English etik, from Middle French ethique, from Late Latin ethica, from Ancient Greek ἠθική (ēthikḗ), from ἠθικός (ēthikós, “of or for morals, moral, expressing character”), from ἦθος (êthos, “character, moral nature”).

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