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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-reyt]
- /əˈreɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-reyt]
- /əˈreɪt/
Definitions of arete word
- noun arete sharp ridge separating two glacial valleys 3
- noun arete a sharp ridge separating two cirques or glacial valleys in mountainous regions 3
- noun arete excellence or virtue, esp. in the full realization of potential or inherent function by a person or thing 3
- noun arete a sharp, narrow ridge or crest of a mountain, formed by glacial erosion 3
- noun arete a sharp rugged mountain ridge, produced by glaciation. 1
- noun arete Virtue, excellence. 1
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Origin of arete
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < French; Old French areste sharp ridge < Latin arista awn, ear of wheat
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Parts of speech for Arete
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arete popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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