ARETE

arete

(noun) a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

arete (uncountable)

(Classical philosophy) Virtue, excellence.

(Classical philosophy) The proper state or condition for a human.

Etymology 2

Noun

arete (plural aretes)

Alternative spelling of arête

Anagrams

• areet, eater, ratee, teare

Source: Wiktionary


A`rête", n. [F., lit., a sharp fish bone, ridge, sharp edge, fr. L. arista beard of grain.] (Geog.)

Definition: An acute and rugged crest of a mountain range or a subsidiary ridge between two mountain gorges.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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