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metaethical

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met⋅a⋅eth⋅ics

  [met-uh-eth-iks, met-uh-eth-]
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–noun (usually used with a singular verb)
the philosophy of ethics dealing with the meaning of ethical terms, the nature of moral discourse, and the foundations of moral principles.
Also, meta-ethics.

Origin:
1945–50; meta- + ethics

Related forms:
met⋅a⋅eth⋅i⋅cal, adjective
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met·a·eth·ics   (mět'ə-ěth'ĭks)   
n.   (used with a sing. verb)
The study of the meaning and nature of ethical terms, judgments, and arguments.
met'a·eth'i·cal adj.
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