ETHICAL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ETHICAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ETHICAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Ethical

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɛθɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these

Short Definition:

relating to moral principles or branch of knowledge dealing with these

Examples:
  • ethical issues in nursing
  • ethical standards
Definition:

(of a medicine) legally available only on a doctor's prescription and usually not advertised to the general public

Short Definition:

(of medicine) legally available only on doctor's prescription and usually not advertised to general public

Examples:
  • all types of drugs, including ethical drugs and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals

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