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Phaeberle Posted 20 years ago
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Ethic or ethics
I was wondering what is the exact difference between ethic and ethics.
We had a sentence that was something like the one below
"...labor force work ethic" or "...labor force work ethics"
Which one is correct?
Thanks
We had a sentence that was something like the one below
"...labor force work ethic" or "...labor force work ethics"
Which one is correct?
Thanks
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Well to the forum Phaeberle. There is no difference. 'Ethics' is one of those words that is usually used in the plural form.
- Well to the forum Phaeberle.
- There is no difference.
- 'Ethics' is one of those words that is usually used in the plural form.
- Only exception I can think of is when you say 'work ethic'.
- Otherwise, 'ethics' is used mostly.
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Well to the forum Phaeberle.
There is no difference. 'Ethics' is one of those words that is usually used in the plural form. Only exception I can think of is when you say 'work ethic'. Otherwise, 'ethics' is used mostly.
Since you've only posted a partial sentence, it's hard to tell which one is correct.
There is no difference. 'Ethics' is one of those words that is usually used in the plural form. Only exception I can think of is when you say 'work ethic'. Otherwise, 'ethics' is used mostly.
Since you've only posted a partial sentence, it's hard to tell which one is correct.
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Whilst inclined to agree that it is difficult to distinguish any difference in meaning between ethic and ethics, I suggest there is a difference in use. Ethic tends to refer the values of a specific group, whilst ethics is perhaps more general. Ethic rather emphasises the way people think and behave, whilst ethics emphasises the rules.
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