Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethics
noun
/ˈɛθɪks/
Definition
Ethics refers to the moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity.
Examples
- Understanding ethics is crucial for making informed decisions in business.
- She studied ethics to better understand the moral implications of scientific research.
- The ethics of artificial intelligence is a topic of great debate today.
Meaning
It involves the study of what is right and wrong and the motivations behind human actions.
Synonyms
- morality
- principles
- integrity
- values
