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ethic

/'/E//T//I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Of, or belonging to, morals; treating of the moral feelings or duties; containing percepts of morality; moral; as, <i>ethic</i> discourses or epistles; an <i>ethical</i> system; <i>ethical</i> philosophy.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    The Puritan ethic.
    Synonyms moral principle value orientation value-system

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct

    noun.communication

    Synonyms ethical code

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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