ethics

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛθ.ɪks/

Noun

ethics

1. (philosophy) The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
2. Morality.
3. The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.

Synonyms

• moral philosophy

Related terms

• ethic
• ethical
• ethos

Translations

• French: éthique
• German: Ethik
• Italian: etica
• Portuguese: ética
• Russian: э́тика
• Spanish: ética

Translations

• French: éthique
• German: Verhaltenskodex, Ethik
• Italian: etica
• Portuguese: ética
• Russian: э́тика
• Spanish: ética

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