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ethics

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"Moral principles"

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6 lettersPronunciation /ˈɛθ.ɪks/Part of speech nounSorted cehistStarts with EEnds with S1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the philosophical study of moral values and rules

Word origin

From Middle English etik, from Middle French ethique, from Late Latin ethica, from Ancient Greek ἠθική (ēthikḗ), from ἠθικός (ēthikós, “of or for morals, moral, expressing character”), from ἦθος (êthos, “character, moral nature”).

Used in a sentence

  • Her decision was guided by her strong personal ethics.
  • The professor teaches a course on business ethics.
  • Medical ethics require doctors to prioritize patient welfare.

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