US /ˈtʃɔɪsˌwɝði/ UK /ˈtʃɔɪsˌwɜːði/
adj

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    ethics: worthy of being chosen or pursued as good

    Aristotle asks whether pleasure is choiceworthy by itself or only together with other goods.

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Synonyms
1 adj · ethics: worthy of being... desirablepreferableworth choosing
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Word family
Derived forms choiceworthiness
Related forms choiceworthydesirable

Etymology

A transparent compound of choice + worthy. In philosophical English it renders the idea of something meriting rational choice, especially as an end or good.

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