ethic — a moral principle that controls or influences a person's behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a moral principle that controls or influences a person's behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeθɪk/
Korean meaning: 도덕적 원칙, 윤리
Korean pronunciation: **에**식
Example Sentences
- His gaming ethic is simple: cheat codes are for beginners.
- She follows a strict environmental ethic in her daily life.
- My diet ethic collapsed when I saw the chocolate cake.
ethic
NOUN//ˈeθɪk//
a moral principle that controls or influences a person's behavior
💡 Concept
The journalist refused the bribe, guided by a strong personal ethic.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈeθɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈeθɪk/
🌳Etymology
Rooteth-
Suffix--ic
Origin
그리스어 'ethos(에토스)'에서 유래되었습니다. 에토스는 '성격, 관습, 도덕적 성질'을 의미했으며, 아리스토텔레스가 수사학에서 화자의 신뢰성과 도덕성을 나타내는 용어로 사용했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
patheticathleticaesthetic
pathetic
athletic
aesthetic
🔗Collocations
work ethic
professional ethic
personal ethic
strong ethic
business ethic
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His gaming ethic is simple: cheat codes are for beginners.”
“She follows a strict environmental ethic in her daily life.”
😄 Fun example
“My diet ethic collapsed when I saw the chocolate cake.”
“The company's business ethic emphasizes honesty and transparency.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
principlemoralvaluestandardcode
Antonyms
immoralitycorruption
Related
ethicsethicalmoralityvirtueintegrity
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