deontic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δέον (déon, “what is right”); compare deontology.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /diːˈɒntɪk/

Adjective

deontic (comparative more deontic, superlative most deontic)

(ethics, linguistics) Pertaining to necessity, duty or obligation, or expressions conveying this.

Translations

pertaining to necessity, duty or obligation

Catalan: deòntic
Dutch: deontisch
Finnish: deonttinen

French: déontique (fr)
Portuguese: deôntico

Further reading

deontic at OneLook Dictionary Search

Anagrams

D-notice, condite, ctenoid, ectodin, noticed

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