etycznie

Etycznie is a Polish adverb meaning "in an ethical way" or "according to ethical principles." It is used to qualify actions, decisions, policies, or arguments that conform to the norms of ethics rather than being contrary to them. The opposite form is nieetycznie or the adjective nieetyczny, meaning unethical or immoral.

Etymology: Etyczny (ethical) is the basis for etycznie, with etyka meaning ethics. The noun etyka denotes the field of ethics, and the root traces to Greek ethos or Latin ethicus, through which Polish borrowed the concept. The adverb etycznie is standard in Polish.

Usage: In everyday language and formal discourse, etycznie is used across domains such as business, science, medicine, law, and public policy to describe conduct that adheres to ethical standards. Example: "Firma prowadzi działalność etycznie" (The company conducts its business ethically). It can describe research practices, corporate responsibility, or professional guidelines. The antonym nieetycznie signifies acting in an unethical manner; nieetyczny describes conduct as unethical.

See also: Etyka, Etyka zawodowa, Bioetyka, Etyka biznesu, Moralność.