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ethics

/ˈeθ.ɪks/

Ethics are rules or beliefs about what is right and wrong. They help people and groups decide how to behave in a good and fair way.

Ejemplos

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He has strong ethics and never lies to his family.

He has strong ethics and never lies to his family.

2

The committee is discussing the ethics of the new law.

The committee is discussing the ethics of the new law.

3

I like her work ethics because she always does her best.

I like her work ethics because she always does her best.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ethics
Adverbio
ethically
Adjetivo
ethical
Relacionado
ethicist
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'E' in Ethics for 'Evaluating' what is 'Excellent' behavior.

Quiz rápido

The doctor followed medical ___ and kept the patient's information secret.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ethics

Ejemplos

1

He has strong ethics and never lies to his family.

everyday

He has strong ethics and never lies to his family.

2

The committee is discussing the ethics of the new law.

formal

The committee is discussing the ethics of the new law.

3

I like her work ethics because she always does her best.

informal

I like her work ethics because she always does her best.

4

Students learn about ethics in their first year of university.

academic

Students learn about ethics in their first year of university.

5

Our company ethics do not allow us to take expensive gifts.

business

Our company ethics do not allow us to take expensive gifts.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ethics
Adverbio
ethically
Adjetivo
ethical
Relacionado
ethicist

Colocaciones comunes

work ethics work ethics
medical ethics medical ethics
code of ethics code of ethics
professional ethics professional ethics
business ethics business ethics

Frases Comunes

a matter of ethics

a matter of ethics

ethical dilemma

ethical dilemma

unethical behavior

unethical behavior

Se confunde a menudo con

ethics vs ethnic

Ethnic relates to race or culture, while ethics relates to right and wrong behavior.

ethics vs morals

Morals are often personal beliefs, while ethics are often social or professional rules.

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Notas de uso

When talking about the study of right and wrong, 'ethics' is used with a singular verb (Ethics is interesting). When talking about a person's specific principles, it can be plural.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget that 'ethics' ends in 's' but is usually treated as a singular topic, not a plural noun.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'E' in Ethics for 'Evaluating' what is 'Excellent' behavior.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek word 'ethos', which means character or custom.

Patrones gramaticales

usually followed by a singular verb when referring to the field of study non-count noun in many contexts can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., ethics committee)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, businesses have a written 'Code of Ethics' that all employees must follow.

Quiz rápido

The doctor followed medical ___ and kept the patient's information secret.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ethics

Palabras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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