Definition of ARETE

arete

Meanings

Plural: aretes

Noun

  • a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains
  • Virtue, excellence.
  • The proper state or condition for a human.
  • Alternative spelling of arête.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀρετή (aretḗ).

Scrabble Score: 5

arete is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
arete is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
arete is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

arete is a valid Words With Friends word