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adjective
1.
pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
2.
being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession: It was not considered ethical for physicians to advertise.
3.
(of drugs) sold only upon medical prescription.
Related forms
eth·i·cal·ly, adverb
eth·i·cal·i·ty, eth·i·cal·ness, noun
hy·per·eth·i·cal, adjective
hy·per·eth·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·eth·i·cal, adjective
EXPANDnon·eth·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·eth·i·cal·ness, noun
pseu·do·eth·i·cal, adjective
pseu·do·eth·i·cal·ly, adverb
su·per·eth·i·cal, adjective
su·per·eth·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·eth·i·cal, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
2. moral, upright, honest, righteous, virtuous, honorable.
2. moral, upright, honest, righteous, virtuous, honorable.
Antonyms
2. immoral.
2. immoral.
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Example Sentences
- Robinson traces the evolution of the concept of "natural life" as an ethical standard.
- And recently Senate hearings were held to examine the ethical issues.
- The technical and ethical problems of physicians today extend far beyond their patient lists and medical societies.
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Medical Dictionary
ethical eth·i·cal (ěth'ĭ-kəl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics.
Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession.
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