ethic

🇺🇸 /ˈeθɪk/ 🇬🇧 /ˈeθɪk/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000
noun
B2

moral rules that guide how people act

His strong work ethic helped him succeed in his career.

B2

a set of moral rules for behavior

The company's business ethic requires honesty with all customers.

R

the study of moral principles in philosophy

She studied professional ethic to understand right and wrong in business.

translation

n. moral rules that guide how people act; a set of moral rules for behavior; the study of moral principles in philosophy

Word Forms

Plural ethics