Word Type

Noun

The word "ethics" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

astroethics code of ethics cyberethics ethicist genethics geoethics nanoethics neuroethics xenoethics

Context

philosophy

Has Property

elusive very important

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

motivation motive need philosophy

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

applied ethics bioethics business ethics cacoethics comparative ethics descriptive ethics environmental ethics ethics of reciprocity evolutionary ethics interim ethics lifeboat ethics medical ethics meta-ethics metaethics normative ethics situational ethics virtue ethics

Type Of (IsA)

belief system philosophy set of principles of conduct

Related Terms

aretaics ethic ethical ethos etiquette

Related Terms

aretaics conduct ethic ethical ethically ethos geneva conventions morality principles profession right standard wrong

Synonym Network

ethical motive moral philosophy

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