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rete Meaning & Definition

/ˈɹiːti/

What Does Rete Mean?

Rete is used as a noun meaning A network of blood vessels or nerves. It is also used to mean An anatomical part resembling or including a network.

Rete at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈɹiːti//
Syllables1
Pluralretes

Rete Definition (Noun)

  1. A network of blood vessels or nerves.
  2. An anatomical part resembling or including a network.
  3. A rotating cutaway plate or overlay on an astrolabe or starmap which represents the horizon; used to locate stars and other astronomical features.

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Antonyms of Rete

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Word Forms & Grammar

rete (plural retes or retia)

Origin of Rete

Borrowed from Latin rete.

How to Pronounce Rete

The standard pronunciation of rete is //ˈɹiːti//, spoken in 1 syllable.

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