Word: ETHICAL
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Definition of ETHICAL
- An ethical drug, one only dispensed on the prescription of a physician.
- Of or relating to the study of ethics.
"The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings."
- Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
"All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines."
- Morally approvable; good.
"We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "ethical" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "ethical" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ETHICAL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ETHICAL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ETHICAL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ETHICAL:
- # the ethical effect
- # master of ethical
- # playing with ethical
- # in terms of ethical
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