ethical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

  - "Ethical business practices are essential for building trust with customers."
  - "The ethical dilemma faced by the doctor was whether to reveal confidential patient information."

• Belonging to or in accordance with the rules of right conduct.

  - "His ethical behavior earned him the respect of his colleagues."
  - "The ethical use of technology is a topic of ongoing debate."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛθɪkəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ethical
theological , geological , apological , hysterical

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Variants

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ethic , ethical , ethicalities , ethicality , ethically , ethicalness , ethicalnesses , pre-ethical , preethical

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Etymology

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From the Greek ethikos, 'pertaining to character' or 'moral'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ethics' comes from the Greek word 'ethos', which means 'character' or 'disposition'.

2. The first known ethical code was the 'Eightfold Path' of Buddhism, which includes right understanding, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Moral philosophy: A branch of philosophy that deals with ethical questions and moral dilemmas.

2. Ethical theory: A systematic study of ethical principles and values.

3. Moral values: Principles or beliefs considered to be important for the right conduct of an individual or society.

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Culture

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The concept of ethics has been explored extensively in various fields, including philosophy, religion, and literature. Ethics have been discussed in works such as Plato's 'Republic' and Immanuel Kant's 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals'. Ethics are also integral to many religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism.

How to Memorize "ethical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting ethically, following moral principles and doing what is right.
   - Visualize a scale, with ethical behavior on one side and unethical behavior on the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ethical' with 'moral', 'right', and 'good'.
   - Associate ethical behavior with respect, trust, and fairness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'RIGHT' to remember the six principles of ethical conduct: Responsibility, Integrity, Generosity, Respect, Truthfulness, and Harmony.

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