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deontological

de·on·tol·o·gy
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dee-on-tol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌdi ɒnˈtɒl ə dʒi/
    • /diːˌɒntəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-on-tol-uh-jee]
    • /ˌdi ɒnˈtɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of deontological word

  • adjective deontological (of an ethical theory) regarding obligation as deriving from reason or as residing primarily in certain specific rules of conduct rather than in the maximization of some good 3
  • noun deontological ethics, especially that branch dealing with duty, moral obligation, and right action. 1
  • noun deontological (ethics) Of or relating to deontology. 1
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Origin of deontological

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Greek deont- that which is binding (stem of déon, neuter present participle of deîn to bind), equivalent to de- bind + -ont- present participle suffix + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Deontological

noun
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deontological popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • axiological ethics

    the branch of ethics dealing primarily with the relative goodness or value of the motives and end of any action.

  • deontological ethics

    the branch of ethics dealing with right action and the nature of duty, without regard to the goodness or value of motives or the desirability of the ends of any act.

  • deontology

    the branch of ethics dealing with duty, moral obligation, and moral commitment
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