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What is "ethical" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does ethical mean in English? Meaning of ethical definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "ethical" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "ethical": of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

Adjective

  • Meaning: of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
  • Example: ethical codes ethical theories
  • Synonyms: ethical

    • Meaning of "ethical": conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior

    Adjective

  • Meaning: conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
  • Example: an ethical lawyer ethical medical practice an ethical problem had no ethical objection to drinking Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants
  • Synonyms: ethical
  • Antonyms: unethical
  • Also see: right

    • Meaning of "ethical": adhering to ethical and moral principles

    Adjective

  • Meaning: adhering to ethical and moral principles
  • Example: it seems ethical and right followed the only honorable course of action
  • Synonyms: ethical honorable honourable
  • Similar: right
  • Adjective: (philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics. The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.(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.(comparable) Morally approvable, when referring to an action that affects others; good. We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.(of a drug, not comparable) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician. In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug.

    • Synonyms:

    virtuous, honest, proper, honorable, principled, humane, clean, conscientious, correct, decent, elevated, equitable, fair, fitting, good, just, kosher, noble, respectable, right, square, straight, upright, upstanding, right-minded, Christian, high-principled, moralistic, true blue,

    Antonyms:

    dishonest, immoral, unethical, unjust, corrupt, improper, unrighteous,

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    ethical in English: ethical
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