Meaning & Definition of Ethical in English
English⟶
Ethical
/ɛθɪkəl/
adjective
1. Of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
- "Ethical codes"
- "Ethical theories"
synonym:
- ethical
2. Conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
- "An ethical lawyer"
- "Ethical medical practice"
- "An ethical problem"
- "Had no ethical objection to drinking"
- "Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"- omar n. bradley
synonym:
- ethical
3. Adhering to ethical and moral principles
- "It seems ethical and right"
- "Followed the only honorable course of action"
synonym:
- ethical,
- honorable,
- honourable
Examples of using
Cloning people raises serious ethical problems.