ETHICAL


Meaning of ETHICAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈe-thi-kəl ]

adjective

also eth·ic -thik

Etymology: Middle English etik, from Latin ethicus, from Greek ēthikos, from ēthos character — more at sib

Date: 1588

1. : of or relating to ethics

ethical theories

2. : involving or expressing moral approval or disapproval

ethical judgments

3. : conforming to accepted standards of conduct

ethical behavior

4. of a drug : restricted to sale only on a doctor's prescription

Synonyms: see moral

• eth·i·cal·i·ty ˌe-thə-ˈka-lə-tē noun

• eth·i·cal·ly ˈe-thi-k(ə-)lē adverb

• eth·i·cal·ness -kəl-nəs noun

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