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ethics

/ˈɛθ.ɪks/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.19 in modern English

Syllables
ethics
IPA
/ˈɛθ.ɪks/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Morality.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

plural of ethic

Example Sentences

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”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: etik, ethique, ethica, ἠθική

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɛθ.ɪks/
  • British English: /ˈɛθ.ɪks/

Usage

Derived Forms

astroethics cyberethics ethicist genethics geoethics nanoethics neuroethics xenoethics

Phrases

code of ethics

Frequently Paired Words

ethic ethical ethos aretaics etiquette

Synonyms

deontology moral philosophy ethical motive morals morality

Rhymes With

bioethics

Questions

How do you pronounce ethics?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛθ.ɪks/.
What does ethics mean?
Morality.
Where does ethics come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce ethics

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