ethics
Translation
ethics, morals
Examples
He teaches ethics at the university.
He teaches ethics at the university.
The company's ethics are questionable.
The company's ethics are questionable.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) He teaches ethics at the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: morality, moral philosophy, principles
Etymology
From Greek 'ethika', plural of 'ethikos', from 'ethos' meaning 'character, custom'.
Memory Tips
The '-ics' ending often denotes a field of study, like 'physics' or 'politics'. So, 'ethics' is the study of what is right and wrong.