Ethic vs Principle vs Value

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Ethic

Top 3000 (comum) B2 noun

Principle

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

Value

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

	Ethic	Principle	Value
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈeθɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈeθɪk/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɪnsəpl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɪnsəpl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈvæljuː/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈvæljuː/"]/
Significado	A system of rules about what is right and wrong.	A basic truth or rule that guides behavior	The worth or importance of something.
Exemplo	**professional/business/medical ethics**	The principle of freedom is fundamental in democratic societies.	The value of the painting was appraised at millions of dollars.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 3000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B2	B1
Classe gramatical	noun	noun	noun
Colocações	work ethic, personal ethic, business ethic	high, founding, guiding, abandon, betray, compromise, against your principles, on principle, a matter of principle, a man/​woman of principle, basic, broad, central, violate, embody, embrace, apply, underlie something, underpin something, in principle, principle behind, the pleasure principle, the precautionary principle, the uncertainty principle	high, low, full, place, put, set, double, triple, etc., in value, to the value of, an increase in value, a rise in value, a drop in value, excellent, good, great, deliver, offer, provide, value for money, enormous, great, high, have, attach, place, be, lie, judgement, of value, value to, dominant, conservative, conventional, set, have, hold, cherish, system, production values, high, low, full, place, put, set, double, triple, etc., in value, to the value of, an increase in value, a rise in value, a drop in value
Antônimos	immorality, unethical behavior	deviation, exception	worthlessness, unimportance
Erros comuns	Confused with 'ethics', which refers to the study of moral principles., Using 'ethic' as a plural when talking about different ethical beliefs or systems.	Confused with 'principal', which means head of a school or main., Incorrectly pluralized as 'principles' when speaking about a single rule., 'Principle' used in a context that requires 'principled' (adjective form).	Confused with 'evaluate' - 'value' is about worth, 'evaluate' is about assessing., Omitting the object - use 'value' with something to make sense, e.g., 'I value honesty.', Using 'value' as a noun when it should be a verb - remember it can be both.
Notas de uso	Use 'ethic' when discussing moral principles or values. It's appropriate in both academic and professional settings but less common in casual conversations.	Used in discussions about ethics, laws, or personal beliefs. Avoid using in casual conversations to maintain clarity, as 'principle' can be confused with 'principal', which refers to a person in a position of authority.	Use 'value' when talking about how much something is worth, either in money or in importance. It's suitable for both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using in overly casual conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Ethic vs Principle vs Value

Qual é a diferença entre Ethic, Principle e Value?

Ethic: A system of rules about what is right and wrong. Principle: A basic truth or rule that guides behavior Value: The worth or importance of something.

Ethic, Principle e Value estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Ethic: B2, Principle: B2, Value: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Ethic, Principle e Value?

Ethic: noun, Principle: noun, Value: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Ethic: **professional/business/medical ethics** Principle: The principle of freedom is fundamental in democratic societies. Value: The value of the painting was appraised at millions of dollars.

Posso usar Ethic, Principle e Value de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Ethic, Principle e Value são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.