ethic
A set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a…A set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual.
» Tom has a strong work ethic.
Meaning
2 sensesA set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual.
The Protestant work ethic.
I think the golden rule is a great ethic.
the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
The morality of an action.
Examples
22 sentencesTom has a strong work ethic.
I admire your work ethic.
I admire Tom's work ethic.
Я поважаю робочу етику Тома.
deIch bewundere Toms Arbeitsmoral.
You have a great work ethic.
We admire their dedication and work ethic.
Origin
From Middle English etik, ethik, from Old French ethique, from Late Latin ēthica, from AncFrom Middle English etik, ethik, from Old French ethique, from Late Latin ēthica, from Ancient Greek ἠθική (ēthikḗ), from ἠθικός (ēthikós, “of or for morals, moral, expressing character”), from ἦθος (êthos, “character, moral nature”).
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Forms
plural: ethicsSynonyms
4 synonyms- the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group:moral principlevalue-systemvalue orientation
- a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct:ethical code