ethical
Of or relating to the study of ethicsOf or relating to the study of ethics.
» Is animal research ethical?
Чи є дослідження на тваринах етичними?
Meaning
4 senses(not comparable)Of or relating to the study of ethics.
The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.
ethisch
эти́ческийetíčeskij
ети́чнийetýčnyj
of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
(not comparable)Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.
эти́ческийetíčeskij
(comparable)Morally approvable; good.
We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.
эти́чныйetíčnyj
(not comparable)Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug.
Examples
43 sentencesIs animal research ethical?
Чи є дослідження на тваринах етичними?
It wouldn't be ethical to do that.
I don't think it would be ethical to do that.
I think it might not be ethical to do that.
I don't think it's ethical for you to do that.
Translations
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Origin
From ethic + -al, from Late Latin ethicus (“moral, ethical”), from Ancient Greek ἠθικός (ēFrom ethic + -al, from Late Latin ethicus (“moral, ethical”), from Ancient Greek ἠθικός (ēthikós, “of or for morals, moral, expressing character”), from ἦθος (êthos, “character, moral nature”).
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Forms
more ethical, most ethical| Comparative | more ethical Lesson |
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| Superlative | most ethical Lesson |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- adhering to ethical and moral principles:honorablehonourable
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
31 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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