archegetic UK /ˌɑːkɪˈdʒɛtɪk/US /ˌɑɹkəˈdʒɛdɪk/ adjective1 •Of or relating to an archegete.The archegetic audacity of the first ship that dared plough the waves of the sea is presented with the features of an act of hybris. — 1994