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ethicalrelating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeθɪkl/

Korean meaning: 윤리적인, 도덕적인

Korean pronunciation: **에**씨컬

Example Sentences

  • The company's ethical policy prohibits accepting gifts from clients, even chocolate cookies from grandmothers.
  • She faced an ethical dilemma: tell her friend about the surprise party or keep the secret.
  • The doctor's ethical obligation is to do no harm, even if the patient insists on a dangerous selfie during surgery.

ethical

ADJECTIVE

//ˈeθɪkl//

relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these

ethical concept
💡 Concept

Acting according to moral principles, even when it is inconvenient.

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ethical rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In a high-stakes deal, while others focus on technical gain, she stays ethical even under skeptical pressure.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈeθɪkl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈeθɪkl/

🌳Etymology

Rooteth
Suffix--ical

Origin

From Greek 'ethikos' meaning 'of character or morals,' derived from 'ethos' meaning 'character' or 'custom.' The word entered English through Old French and Latin, becoming established in medieval philosophical discourse.

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🎵Rhyme

eticalpoeticaltheoretical
etical
poetical
theoretical

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The company's ethical policy prohibits accepting gifts from clients, even chocolate cookies from grandmothers.

She faced an ethical dilemma: tell her friend about the surprise party or keep the secret.

😄 Fun example

The doctor's ethical obligation is to do no harm, even if the patient insists on a dangerous selfie during surgery.

Many consumers prefer ethical fashion brands that ensure fair labor practices.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

moralrighteousprincipledvirtuoushonorable

Antonyms

unethicalimmoralcorrupt

Related

ethicsmoralityconscienceintegrityvalues