English Explanatory Dictionary

arete

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. excellence, goodness; virtue.
  2. The proper state or condition for a human.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of arête.

Pronunciation

/ˈæɹɪtiː/ /ˈɑɹɪteɪ/

Word forms

arete aretes

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀρετή (aretḗ).

Related words

aretaic
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