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ethic

noun

the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
E
Ends with
C
Contains
TH
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɛθɪk

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group

    “the Puritan ethic”

noun

  1. a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct

In context

Example Sentences

the Puritan ethic
a person with old-fashioned values
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