Ethic: meaning, definitions and examples
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ethic
[ หษฮธษชk ]
in philosophy
A set of moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company prides itself on its strong work ethic.
- She has a strict personal ethic that guides her decisions.
in a specific profession
A set of principles and rules of conduct that professionals in a particular profession are expected to follow.
Synonyms
code of conduct, professional ethics
Examples of usage
- The medical ethic requires doctors to prioritize patient well-being.
- Journalists adhere to a strict ethic of truth and accuracy in reporting.
in society
The moral principles or values held by a particular society or group.
Synonyms
cultural values, social norms
Examples of usage
- The country's ethic of hard work and self-sufficiency is deeply ingrained.
- The tribal ethic emphasized community and cooperation.
Translations
Translations of the word "ethic" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รฉtica
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคคเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ethik
๐ฎ๐ฉ etika
๐บ๐ฆ ะตัะธะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ etyka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅซ็
๐ซ๐ท รฉthique
๐ช๐ธ รฉtica
๐น๐ท etik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฎูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ etika
๐ธ๐ฐ etika
๐จ๐ณ ไผฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ etika
๐ฎ๐ธ siรฐferรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะธะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ etika
๐ฒ๐ฝ รฉtica
Etymology
The word 'ethic' originated from the Latin 'ethica,' which came from the Greek 'ฤthikos,' meaning 'of or relating to character.' The concept of ethics has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, guiding individuals and groups in determining right and wrong behavior based on moral principles.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,288, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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