deontology

de·on·tol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-on-tol-uh-jee]
- /ˌdi ɒnˈtɒl ə dʒi/
- /ˌdiːɒn.ˈtɒ.lə.dʒɪ/

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

Definitions of deontology word

noun deontology the branch of ethics dealing with duty, moral obligation, and moral commitment 3
noun deontology the ethical doctrine which holds that the worth of an action is determined as by its conformity to some binding rule rather than by its consequences 3
noun deontology ethics, especially that branch dealing with duty, moral obligation, and right action. 1
noun deontology The study of the nature of duty and obligation. 1
noun deontology (ethics) ethics. 0
noun deontology (ethics) the normative ethical position that judges the morality of an action based on the action's adherence to rules or obligations rather than either the inherent goodness or the consequences of those actions. 0

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Origin of deontology

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 Deontology

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deontology 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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