ἀρετή

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See also: Ἀρετή and αρετή

Ancient Greek[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂erh₁-.

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

ᾰ̓ρετή (aretḗf (genitive ᾰ̓ρετῆς); first declension

  1. goodness, excellence
  2. manliness, prowess, rank, valour
  3. virtue
  4. character, reputation, glory, fame, dignity, distinction
  5. miracle, wonder
  6. (as a title) "your worship"
  7. plaster

Declension[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Coptic: ⲁⲣⲉⲧⲏ (aretē)
  • English: arete
  • Greek: αρετή (aretí)

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