αρετή — meaning in English

English meaning

• arete noun excellence, goodness; virtue.
• virtue noun Moral goodness or excellence of character.

Senses

αρετή is used for these senses in English:

• arete (philosophy) excellence, goodness; virtue.
• virtue A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person. [from 13th c.]

arete — full definition

1. noun excellence, goodness; virtue.
2. noun The proper state or condition for a human.

virtue — full definition

1. noun Moral goodness or excellence of character.
2. noun A particular good quality or admirable trait.
3. noun A beneficial or advantageous quality of something.