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Ethical: meaning, definitions and examples

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ethical

 

[ ˈɛθɪkəl ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

business

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Synonyms

moral, righteous, virtuous

Examples of usage

  • An ethical business practices honesty and integrity in all its dealings.
  • Companies are increasingly pressured to demonstrate ethical behavior towards their employees and the environment.
Context #2 | Adjective

medical

Conforming to accepted professional standards of conduct.

Synonyms

honorable, moral, upright

Examples of usage

  • The doctor's ethical duty is to always prioritize the well-being of the patient.
  • It is unethical for medical professionals to disclose confidential patient information.

Translations

Translations of the word "ethical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ético

🇮🇳 नैतिक

🇩🇪 ethisch

🇮🇩 etis

🇺🇦 етичний

🇵🇱 etyczny

🇯🇵 倫理的な

🇫🇷 éthique

🇪🇸 ético

🇹🇷 etik

🇰🇷 윤리적인

🇸🇦 أخلاقي

🇨🇿 etický

🇸🇰 etický

🇨🇳 伦理的

🇸🇮 etičen

🇮🇸 siðferðilegur

🇰🇿 этикалық

🇬🇪 ეთიკური

🇦🇿 etik

🇲🇽 ético

Etymology

The word 'ethical' originated from the Greek word 'ethikos', which means 'moral' or 'pertaining to character'. The concept of ethics has been a fundamental aspect of philosophy since ancient times, with philosophers such as Aristotle and Kant exploring the principles of ethical behavior. Today, the term 'ethical' is widely used in various fields to emphasize the importance of moral values and integrity in decision-making.

See also: ethically, ethics, unethical.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,033, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.