Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arete

/ˈæɹɪtiː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.92 in modern English

Syllables
arete
IPA
/ˈæɹɪtiː/
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

excellence, goodness; virtue.

Uncountable

noun

The proper state or condition for a human.

Uncountable

noun

Alternative spelling of arête.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀρετή (aretḗ).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *h₂er-, ἀρετή

Usage

Inflected Forms

aretes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

aretaic

Questions

How do you pronounce arete?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæɹɪtiː/.
What does arete mean?
excellence, goodness; virtue.
Where does arete come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce arete

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “arete”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈæɹɪtiː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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