ethics
ˈɛθɪks
Definition Synonyms

Definition of ethics - Reverso English Dictionary

Related topics:

Noun

1.
moralitymoral principles guiding a person's behavior
  • Her ethics prevented her from lying.
moral code morality
2.
philosophyTECH.study of moral principles and valuesTECH.
  • Ethics explores questions about what is right and wrong.
moral philosophy morality
3.
professional standardsTECH.standards governing professional conductTECH.
  • Medical ethics require confidentiality from doctors.
morality
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with ethics

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
moral principles that guide choices and actions in business
Business ethics help companies make fair decisions.
set of guidelines for ethical behavior in organizations
The company implemented a new code of ethics for all employees.
dilemma involving right and wrong
Choosing to lie or tell the truth is a question of ethics.
group ensuring ethical standards are met
The ethics committee reviewed the research proposal for compliance.
committee ensuring ethical standards
The ethics panel set new guidelines for research.
principles and values guiding environmental protection and sustainability
The company's policies are based on strong environmental ethics.

Origin of ethics

Greek, ethos (character) + -ics (study of)

Terms with ethics included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
ethics
male who is virtuous and morally upright
badadj.
ethics
morally wrong or evil
moraladj.
personal ethics
based on personal beliefs of right and wrong
unfairadj.
ethics
dishonest or unethical
honest action
act in accordance with rules or ethics
ethics
prioritize others' needs over your own
ethics
harmful or undesirable action
ethics
benefit gained through dishonest means

Examples of ethics in a sentence

  • The company's ethics are reflected in its policies.
  • She studied ethics to understand human behavior.
  • Ethics is a core subject in philosophy courses.
  • Journalistic ethics demand accuracy and fairness.
  • Legal ethics prohibit conflicts of interest.

View all translations of ethics

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:éthique, philosophie morale, ...
  2. German:Ethik, Moralphilosophie, ...
  3. Italian:etica, filosofia morale, ...
  4. Spanish:ética, principios éticos, ...
  5. Portuguese:ética, ...
  6. Chinese:道德, 伦理学, ...
  7. Japanese:倫理, 倫理学, ...
  8. Arabic:أَخْلَاقِيَّات, أخلاق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסָר, תּוֹרַת הַמּוּסָר, ...
  10. Russian:этика, профессиональная этика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:етика, мораль, ...
  12. Hindi:नैतिकता, नीतिशास्त्र, ...
ethic
ˈɛθɪk

Definition of ethic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
moralityset of moral principles guiding behavior
  • The company's ethic values honesty and fairness.
code of ethics moral code values
2.
academic fieldTECH.study of moral principlesTECH.
  • She specializes in ethic at the university..
axiology ethics moral philosophy
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with ethic

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
tendency to work diligently and responsibly
His work ethic is admired by all his colleagues.
belief that hard work and discipline are morally good
Many historians discuss the influence of the Protestant ethic on capitalism.

Origin of ethic

Greek, ethos (character)

Examples of ethic in a sentence

  • A strong community ethic motivates local volunteers.
  • He wrote his thesis on ethic.
  • The conference focused on ethic and its applications.

View all translations of ethic

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:éthique, philosophie morale, ...
  2. German:Ethik, ...
  3. Italian:etica, ...
  4. Spanish:ética, estudio de la moral, ...
  5. Portuguese:ética, ...
  6. Chinese:道德规范, 伦理学, ...
  7. Japanese:倫理, 倫理学, ...
  8. Arabic:مِيثَاق أَخْلَاقِيّ, عِلْم أَخْلاق, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶתִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:этика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:етика, моральні принципи, ...
  12. Hindi:आचार संहिता, नैतिकता, ...
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “e”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery