ethically-executed
|eth-i-cal-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|
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/ˈɛθɪkli ˈɛksɪˌkjutɪd/
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/ˈɛθɪkli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/
morally carried out
Etymology
'ethically-executed' originates from the combination of 'ethical' and 'execute', where 'ethical' comes from Greek 'ēthikos' meaning 'moral' and 'execute' from Latin 'executus', meaning 'to carry out'.
'ethically-executed' combines the adjective 'ethical' with the past participle 'executed', forming a modern English compound adjective.
Initially, 'execute' meant 'to carry out a task', and 'ethical' meant 'moral'. Together, they evolved to mean 'carried out in a moral manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed or carried out in a manner that adheres to ethical principles or standards.
The project was ethically-executed, ensuring all participants were treated fairly.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 14:14