ethic

noun
UK: /ˈeθɪk/
US: /ˈeθɪk/

  1. A set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct.

    1. His personal ethic involves honesty and hard work.
    2. The company developed a strong work ethic to improve productivity across all departments.

  2. A system of moral principles governing the conduct of a particular group or profession.

    1. The doctor's ethic guides all medical decisions.
    2. Legal professionals adhere to a strict ethic of client confidentiality.

  3. A principle of right or good conduct.

    1. Fairness is an important ethic to teach children.
    2. Treating others with respect should be a universal ethic adopted by all.
ethic adjective

  1. Morally good or correct; ethical.

    1. Is this plan ethic for our company?
    2. We must analyze whether such actions remain ethic within the boundaries of our profession.

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The word "ethic" in English means: A set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct., A system of moral principles governing the conduct of a particular group or profession., A principle of right or good conduct..

The phonetic transcription of "ethic" is /ˈeθɪk/ in British English and /ˈeθɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "ethic": "His personal ethic involves honesty and hard work.". More examples on the page.