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ethical

/ˈɛθɪkəl/
eth · i · cal ˈɛθ · ɪ · kəl
English Definition
adj. relating to moral principles
中文释义
伦理的，道德的
Significado en Español
ético
한국어 뜻
윤리적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đạo đức
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Example Sentence

Doctors must follow strict ethical guidelines.

医生必须遵守严格的道德准则。

Synonyms
moral principled righteous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “ethical”:

  1. A corrupt
  2. B moral
  3. C unethical
  4. D immoral
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B — moral. “ethical” means adj. relating to moral principles

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A truly ______ doctor always puts the patient's health first of all.

  1. A cruel
  2. B dishonest
  3. C selfish
  4. D ethical
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D — ethical. “ethical” means adj. relating to moral principles

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Common questions about “ethical”

What does “ethical” mean?

ethical — adj. relating to moral principles. In Chinese: 伦理的，道德的.

How do you pronounce “ethical”?

ethical is pronounced /ˈɛθɪkəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: eth · i · cal.

How do you use “ethical” in a sentence?

Doctors must follow strict ethical guidelines. (医生必须遵守严格的道德准则。)

What are synonyms for “ethical”?

moral, principled, righteous — all close in meaning to ethical (adj. relating to moral principles).

Is “ethical” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. ethical appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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