ethic
word
Definition
An ethic is a moral principle or set of beliefs about what is right and wrong, especially guiding behavior in a certain group or profession.
Usage & Nuances
'Ethic' is usually used as a countable noun ('an ethic', 'different ethics'), not the same as 'ethics' (the study or system). Common in phrases like 'work ethic' or 'medical ethic.' Not interchangeable with 'ethics' except in very specific contexts.
Spanish: ética - principio éticoPortuguese (BR): ética - princípio éticoPortuguese (PT): ética - princípio éticoChinese (Simplified): 伦理 - 伦理规范Chinese (Traditional): 倫理 - 倫理規範Hindi: नैतिकता - आचारनीतिArabic: أخلاق - مبدأ أخلاقيBengali: নৈতিক আদর্শ - নৈতিক নীতিRussian: этический принцип - нравственный принципJapanese: 倫理規範Vietnamese: nguyên tắc đạo đứcKorean: 윤리적 원칙Turkish: etik ilkeUrdu: اخلاقی اصولIndonesian: prinsip etika
Example Sentences
Everyone in the office respects the company's business ethic.
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It is important to have a strong work ethic.
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We need to teach children good ethics.
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Honesty is an important ethic in our culture.
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I admire her strong personal ethic when it comes to telling the truth.
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Doctors must follow a strict medical ethic.
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