work ethic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /wɜrk ˈe-thik/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /wɜrk ˈe-thik/

Definitions of work ethic words

noun work ethic a belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character. 1
noun work ethic a belief in the moral value of work (often in the phrase Protestant work ethic) 0
noun work ethic a system of values in which central importance is ascribed to work, or purposeful activity, and to qualities of character believed to be promoted by work 0

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Origin of work ethic

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Work ethic

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work ethic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

work ethic usage trend in Literature

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