What does arête mean?
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ˌɑr ɪˈteɪarête
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Princeton's WordNet
aretenoun
a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains
Wiktionary
arêtenoun
A very thin ridge of rock.
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arête
An arête ( ə-RETT) is a narrow ridge of rock which separates two valleys. It is typically formed when two glaciers erode parallel U-shaped valleys. Arêtes can also form when two glacial cirques erode headwards towards one another, although frequently this results in a saddle-shaped pass, called a col. The edge is then sharpened by freeze-thaw weathering, and the slope on either side of the arête steepened through mass wasting events and the erosion of exposed, unstable rock. The word arête (French: [a.ʁɛt]) is actually French for "edge" or "ridge"; similar features in the Alps are often described with the German equivalent term Grat. Where three or more cirques meet, a pyramidal peak is created.
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Arete, a concept derived from ancient Greek philosophy, refers to excellence, virtue, or outstanding excellence in various aspects of life. It encompasses a combination of physical, intellectual, moral, and spiritual qualities that lead to the highest potential or ideal state of being. It emphasizes the cultivation of one's character, wisdom, ethical conduct, as well as the pursuit of knowledge and excellence in various domains such as art, sports, academics, and leadership. Arete involves striving for personal excellence and embodying the best qualities to fulfill one's potential and contribute positively to society.
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Arete
Arete, in its basic sense, means excellence of any kind. In its earliest appearance in Greek, this notion of excellence was ultimately bound up with the notion of the fulfillment of purpose or function: the act of living up to one's full potential. Sometimes translated as "virtue", the word actually means something closer to "being the best you can be", or "reaching your highest human potential". The term from Homeric times onwards is not gender specific. Homer applies the term of both the Greek and Trojan heroes as well as major female figures, such as Penelope, the wife of the Greek hero, Odysseus. In the Homeric poems, Areté is frequently associated with bravery, but more often, with effectiveness. The man or woman of Areté is a person of the highest effectiveness; they use all their faculties: strength, bravery, wit, and deceptiveness, to achieve real results. In the Homeric world, then, Areté involves all of the abilities and potentialities available to humans. The concept implies a human-centered universe in which human actions are of paramount importance; the world is a place of conflict and difficulty, and human value and meaning is measured against individual effectiveness in the world.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Arête
ar-āt′, n. a sharp ridge: esp. in French Switzerland, a rocky edge on a mountain. [Fr.—L. arista, an ear of corn, fish-bone, spine.]
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Arete
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of arête in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of arête in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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