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ethically

/ˈɛθ.ɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:ethical
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• adverb

1

In a manner that conforms to accepted moral principles, standards of right conduct, or professional codes of behavior.

Example

"The company pledged to source all of its raw materials ethically and transparently."

2

From the viewpoint of ethics or moral philosophy; with respect to moral considerations.

Example

"Ethically, the clinical committee had to weigh the potential benefits of the experimental trial against the risks to patients."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'ethical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Ancient Greek 'ēthikos' (relating to character), from 'ēthos' (custom, disposition, or moral character).

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