ethics
/ˈɛθ.ɪks/
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Sense 1
Noun
Examples
Her decision was guided by her strong personal ethics.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.
Noun
Examples
The professor teaches a course on business ethics.
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).
Common questions
What does “ethics” mean?
Morality.
Is “ethics” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.