Definition of ARETE

arete

Plural: aretes

Noun

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

Examples

  • His long, high-scoring word formed an arete across the top of the board.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀρετή (aretḗ).

Scrabble Score: 5

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

Words With Friends Score: 5

arete: valid Words With Friends Word