word
Literary
Deontology
dee-on-TOL-oh-jee
/ˌdiːɒnˈtɒlədʒiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Deontology
Dictionary meaning
An ethical theory that judges actions based on rules or duties, not consequences.
Examples
- Deontology holds that lying is wrong even if it leads to better outcomes.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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