Ethic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛθ.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ethic is an adjective meaning Moral, relating to morals.
Meaning
Moral, relating to morals.
More Meanings
- A set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual.
- The morality of an action.
Example Sentences
The Protestant work ethic.
I think the golden rule is a great ethic.
Word Forms
- ethick
- ethics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moral, morality, ethos, mores, deontology, ethical.
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