siðferðilegri

Siðferðilegri is the Icelandic comparative form of the adjective siðferðilegur, meaning ethical or moral. It denotes that something has a higher degree of ethical quality relative to another thing. In English, it corresponds to “more ethical” or “morally preferable.”

Usage: It is used when comparing actions, policies, or positions in terms of morality. Common collocations include siðferðilegri nálgun (a more ethical approach), siðferðilegri röksemd (a more ethical argument), and siðferðilegri túlkun (a more ethical interpretation). The form agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case.

Origin and morphology: The word is formed from siðferðilegur (ethical) with the Icelandic comparative ending, producing siðferðilegri in many contexts. The exact spelling and ending vary with grammatical context, and speakers may employ other degrees (positive or superlative) as appropriate.

See also: siðferðilegur, siðferði, siðfræði.