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1. of, pertaining to, or consisting in theory; not practical
2. existing only in theory; hypothetical
3. given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative |
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1. pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
2. being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession.
It was not considered ethical for physicians toadvertise. |
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Contemporary
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1. existing, occurring, or living at the same time; belonging to the same time
Newton's discovery of the calculus was contemporary with that of Leibniz.
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2. a person belonging to the same time or period with others
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1. existing in one from birth; inborn; native
2. inherent in the essential character of something |
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1. to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken |
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1. having or showing little or no emotion
2. not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive |
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Notwithstanding
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1. in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by. |
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1. stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again
2. alternately functioning and not functioning or alternately functioning properly and improperly. |
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1. a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
2. a person who argues in opposition to another; controversialist |
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1. a bitter, sharpy abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism |
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1. intended for instruction; instructive
2. inclined to teach or lecture others too much |
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1. the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc. |
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1. authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
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2. to authorize, approve, or allow |
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1. caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior |
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1. existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent |
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