English · Word Candidate

ethic

/ˈɛθ.ɪk/

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Meaning · English

Moral, relating to morals.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual.

Noun

The Protestant work ethic.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The morality of an action.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “ethic” mean?

Moral, relating to morals.

Is “ethic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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