Ético
Example: É importante ser ético no trabalho todos os dias.
Definition
"Ético" describes behavior or principles related to morality, involving the distinction between right and wrong. It refers to actions or attitudes that conform to accepted standards of conduct, as in the example phrase: 'It is important to be ethical at work every day.'
Etymology
The word "ético" comes from the Greek 'ethikos,' meaning 'moral' or 'relating to character.' It passed into Latin as 'ethicus' before entering Portuguese. Did you know that 'ético' shares roots with the word 'ethics,' both emphasizing moral philosophy and principles?
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