Ethical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛθɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ethical is an adjective meaning (philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.
Meaning
(philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.
More Meanings
- (not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
- (comparable) Morally approvable; good.
- (of a drug, not comparable) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
- An ethical drug, one only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
Example Sentences
In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug.
The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.
All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.
We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.
Word Forms
- ethicals
Synonyms for ethical
Depending on context, synonyms include right, moral, honorable, honourable.
Antonyms for ethical
Common opposites include unethical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moral, honourable, honorable, right, deontological, deontology.
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