ethically-aligned
|eth-i-cal-ly-a-ligned|
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/ˈɛθɪkli əˈlaɪnd/
conforming to ethical standards
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ethically' originates from the Greek word 'ēthikos,' meaning 'moral,' and 'aligned' comes from the Old French word 'aligner,' meaning 'to line up.'
Historical Evolution
'Ethically' evolved from the Greek 'ēthikos' through Latin 'ethicus,' while 'aligned' transformed from Old French 'aligner' to Middle English 'alignen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ethically' meant 'pertaining to morals,' and 'aligned' meant 'to line up.' Together, they now mean 'conforming to ethical standards.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
conforming to ethical principles or standards.
The company is committed to being ethically-aligned in all its business practices.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42