Ethic Meaning
/ˈɛθ.ɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjMoral, relating to morals.
nounA set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual.
Sentence Examples
This attitude, the Protestant work ethic, still influences Americans today.
I admire your work ethic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His strong work ____ drove him to arrive earlier than anyone else.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company's strong work ____ is what helped it grow from a small shop to a global giant.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English etik, from Late Latin ēthicus, from Ancient Greek ἠθῐκός (ēthĭkós).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His strong work ____ drove him to arrive earlier than anyone else.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company's strong work ____ is what helped it grow from a small shop to a global giant.