ethics Meaning & Definition
What Does Ethics Mean?
Ethics is used as a noun meaning Morality. It is also used to mean The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
Quick Facts About Ethics
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛθ.ɪks// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | morality, morals and ethical motive |
Ethics Definition (Noun)
- Morality.
Her decision was guided by her strong personal ethics.
- The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
The professor teaches a course on business ethics.
- The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
Noun
- plural of ethic
Synonyms of Ethics
Ethics synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ethics
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ethics 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.
Word Forms & Grammar
ethics (countable and uncountable, plural ethics)
ethics
Words That Rhyme With Ethics
Origin of Ethics
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”).
Pronouncing Ethics
You say ethics as //ˈɛθ.ɪks//. It has 1 syllable.