Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deontic

Adjective

/diˈɒntɪk/

Definition

Relating to duty or obligation, especially in the context of ethics and philosophy.

Examples

In deontic logic, statements about obligation are analyzed to understand their formal properties.
The deontic perspective emphasizes the importance of duty in ethical decision-making.
His deontic approach to moral philosophy focuses on what one ought to do rather than what one might choose to do.

Meaning

The term ‘deontic’ is used to describe concepts that pertain to what is permissible, obligatory, or forbidden. It often appears in discussions of moral obligation and ethics.