deontic

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈɒntɪk/

Adjective

deontic (comparative more deontic, superlative most deontic)

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

Translations

External links

• deontic at OneLook Dictionary Search

Anagrams

• ctenoid
• D-notice
• ectodin
• noticed