deontic

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

• IPA^(key): /diːˈɒntɪk/

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deontic (comparative more deontic, superlative most deontic)

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

• “deontic”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

• D-notice, condite, ctenoid, ectodin, noticed