ethics
nounnouncommon in dialogue
- Canada//ˈɛθ.ɪks//
- Australia//ˈeθ.ɪks//
Morality.
noun
- 1
Morality.
Her decision was guided by her strong personal ethics.
- 2
The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
The professor teaches a course on business ethics.
Medical ethics require doctors to prioritize patient welfare.
- 3
The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
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”).
noun
- 1
Also a form of ethicplural of ethic