Ethosnoun
The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement.
Ethicaladjective
Of or relating to the study of ethics.
âThe philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.â;
Ethosnoun
(rhetoric) A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker invokes their authority, competence or expertise in an attempt to persuade others that their view is correct.
Ethicaladjective
(not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
âAll employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.â;
Ethosnoun
(aesthetics) The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character, as influenced by the ethos (character or fundamental values) of a people, rather than realistic or emotional situations or individual character in a narrow sense; opposed to pathos.
Ethicaladjective
(comparable) Morally approvable; good.
âWe are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.â;
Ethosnoun
The character, sentiment, or disposition of a community or people, considered as a natural endowment; the spirit which actuates manners and customs; also, the characteristic tone or genius of an institution or social organization.
Ethicaladjective
Only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
âIn most jurisdictions, morphine is classified as an ethical drug.â;
Ethosnoun
The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character - character as influenced by the ethos (sense 1) of a people - rather than realistic or emotional situations or individual character in a narrow sense; - opposed to pathos.
Ethicalnoun
An ethical drug.
Ethosnoun
(anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era;
âthe Greek ethosâ;
Ethicaladjective
of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics;
âethical codesâ; âethical theoriesâ;
Ethosnoun
the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its attitudes and aspirations
âa challenge to the ethos of the 1960sâ;
Ethicaladjective
conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior;
âan ethical lawyerâ; âethical medical practiceâ; âan ethical problemâ; âhad no ethical objection to drinkingâ; âOurs is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infantsâ;
Ethos
Ethos ( or US: ) is a Greek word meaning that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology. The Greeks also used this word to refer to the power of music to influence emotions, behaviors, and even morals.
âcharacterâ;
Ethicaladjective
adhering to ethical and moral principles;
âit seems ethical and rightâ; âfollowed the only honorable course of actionâ; âhad the moral courage to stand aloneâ;
Ethicaladjective
relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
âethical standardsâ; âethical issues in nursingâ;
Ethicaladjective
morally good or correct
âcan a profitable business ever be ethical?â;
Ethicaladjective
avoiding activities or organizations that do harm to people or the environment
âswitching to more ethical productsâ; âadopt ethical shopping habitsâ; âan expert on ethical investmentâ; âethical holidaysâ;
Ethicaladjective
(of a medicine) legally available only on a doctor's prescription and usually not advertised to the general public
âall types of drugs, including ethical drugs and over-the-counter pharmaceuticalsâ;