Meaning & use
ethic
A moral principle or a strong belief that guides how someone behaves.
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A strong work ethic helped her rise quickly within the company.
The board debated the ethic of using unpaid interns for essential work.
A note on using this word
Usually singular before another noun, as in 'work ethic'; the plural 'ethics' names the field of moral philosophy.
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