etická

Etická is the feminine singular form of the Czech adjective etický, meaning "ethical" or "moral." It is used to describe nouns tied to ethics, morality, or professional standards, particularly feminine nouns such as etická zásada (ethical principle), etická komise (ethics committee), or etická praxe (ethical practice). In combinations with plural or neuter nouns, other adjective forms are used, for example etické zásady (ethical guidelines).

Etymology and form: etická derives from the same root as etika (ethics). The word originates in the broader family of words tracing back to Greek ethikos and Latin ethicus, and it was incorporated into Czech-language usage to denote things related to moral principles and normative conduct.

Usage and nuance: In Czech, etická is commonly employed across domains such as law, medicine, science, business, and public life to denote standards, rules, or practices that pertain to moral obligation and professional integrity. It is often contrasted with morální, which also means moral but can carry a broader, more everyday sense. While related, etická tends to emphasize codified or principled aspects of behavior, whereas morální can refer to personal or cultural morality. Related terms include etika (ethics) and etický (the masculine form of the adjective).

See also: etika; etický; morální; bioetika.