Phonetic Breakdown of "ethical"
Learn how to break down "ethical" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
eth-i-cal
3 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈɛθɪkəl/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
EH1 TH IH0 K AH0 L
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Definition of "ethical"
Pronunciation: /ˈɛθɪkəl/
Noun
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An ethical drug, one only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
Adjective
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Of or relating to the study of ethics.Example: "The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings."
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Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.Example: "All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines."
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Morally approvable; good.Example: "We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be."
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(of a drug) Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.Example: "In most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug."
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