eth·ic

eth·ic
/ˈɛθık/ noun, pl -ics
1 [count] : rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad

the Protestant/Puritan ethic

— usually plural

legal/medical ethics

government/journalistic/professional ethics

His ethics are questionable. [=some of the things he does may be morally wrong]

The company has its own code of ethics. [=its own set of rules about good and bad behavior]

2 ethics [noncount] : an area of study that deals with ideas about what is good and bad behavior : a branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong

Ethics is his chosen field of study.

3 [count] : a belief that something is very important
— usually singular

a peace ethic

People here have a strong work ethic. [=a strong belief in the importance and value of work]


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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