metaethics
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


meta·eth·ics

noun plural but usually singular in construction \-ˈe-thiks\

Definition of METAETHICS

: the study of the meanings of ethical terms, the nature of ethical judgments, and the types of ethical arguments
meta·eth·i·cal \-thi-kəl\ adjective

First Known Use of METAETHICS

1938

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: metafiction
Previous Word in the Dictionary: metadata
All Words Near: metaethics

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up metaethics? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More