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ethicality

/ˌɛθ.ɪˈkæl.ə.ti/
eth · i · cal · i · ty
Adverb:ethically
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Plural:ethicalities
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Adjective:ethical
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ethicality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being ethical; conformity with accepted moral principles or standards of right conduct.

Example

"The oversight committee questioned the ethicality of using unconsented patient data in the clinical study."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'ethical' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. 'Ethical' ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek 'ēthikos' (relating to character), from 'ēthos' (accustomed place, custom, or moral character).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ethicality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ethicality
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