Type: adjective
Definitions: (adjective) If something is ethical, it is good, not bad or wrong. Often, this is based on formal philosophy. (adjective) An ethical issue, problem, etc. relates to questions of good or bad, right or wrong.
Examples: (adjective) Some argue that it is not ethical to eat meat. (adjective) Religion often tries to answer ethical questions. (adjective) Doctors have to think about both the medical and ethical parts of the problem.
Synonyms: adjectives: moral. righteous, virtuous, humane.
Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 9 B