ἀρετή

See also: Ἀρετή and αρετή

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂erh₁-.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ᾰ̓ρετή (aretḗ) f (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

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