Ethics (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong.

Classification

Nouns denoting goals.

Synonyms

• Ethical Motive
• Morals
• Morality

Hypernyms

• Need
• Motivation

Hyponyms

• Hedonism
• Conscience
• Inner Light
• Christ Within
• Sense Of Right And Wrong
• Light Within
• Moral Sense

Related Words

• Ethical (adjective)
• Ethicist (noun)
• Ethician (noun)

Meaning ²

The philosophical study of moral values and rules.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Moral Philosophy

Hyponyms

• Endaemonism

Related Words

• Ethical (adjective)
• Ethicist (noun)
• Ethician (noun)