Added 9 October 2026
ethic
/ˈɛθ.ɪk/ noun
Latin root: ēthicus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ethic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group.
the Puritan ethic
- A system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct.
Origin
From Middle English etik, from Late Latin ēthicus, from Ancient Greek ἠθῐκός (ēthĭkós).
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