Definition of ETHICS

ethics

Meanings

Plural: ethics

Noun

  • motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
  • the philosophical study of moral values and rules
  • the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
  • a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct
  • Morality.
  • The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
  • The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
  • plural of ethic

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English etik, from Middle French ethique, from Late Latin ethica, from Ancient Greek ἠθική (ēthikḗ), from ἠθικός (ēthikós, “of or for morals, moral, expressing character”), from ἦθος (êthos, “character, moral nature”).

Synonyms

deontology, ethic, ethical code, ethical motive, moral philosophy, moral principle, morality, morals, value orientation, value-system

Scrabble Score: 11

ethics is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ethics is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ethics is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

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