Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A set of principles that guide what is right and wrong in behavior, often used in professional or cultural contexts.
Ethic
/ˈeθɪk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
What were the ethics of that?
"Remember, I am enunciating biology and not sentimental ethics.
His work ethic was unmatched in the company.
Etymology:
Originated in the late Middle English era, deriving from Old French ethique or Latin ethica, and further traced back to Greek ēthikos, which is related to custom or character.
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