Definition and Synonyms for Ethics

Definition of Ethics

1. Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong Noun
2. The philosophical study of moral values and rules Noun

Synonyms for word "ethics"

Semanticaly linked words with "ethics"

Hyponims for word "ethics"

Lexical Analysis for "ethics"

ethical
Adjective
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2
1. of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
2. conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
ethician
Noun
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1. a philosopher who specializes in ethics
2. a philosopher who specializes in ethics
ethicist
Noun
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2
1. a philosopher who specializes in ethics
2. a philosopher who specializes in ethics
ethical
Adjective Satellite
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1
1. adhering to ethical and moral principles

Words Rhyme with ethics

Etymology for ethics

etymology cyberethics
etymology nanoethics
etymology neuroethics
etymologically related ethic
etymologically related ethical
etymologically related ethicist
etymologically related ethos
etymological origin of ethique
is derived from applied ethics
is derived from bioethics
is derived from business ethics
is derived from comparative ethics
is derived from descriptive ethics
is derived from environmental ethics
is derived from ethicist
is derived from medical ethics
is derived from metaethics
is derived from normative ethics
is derived from situational ethics