nemesis

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From the Greek goddess Nemesis, from némein (to allot) and -sis[1]

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈnɛməsɪs/

[edit] Noun

Singular
nemesis

Plural
nemeses or (rare) nemesi

nemesis (plural nemeses or (rare) nemesi)

  1. An archenemy
    • "Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker."
  2. The principle of retributive justice
  3. (usually singular, formal) Punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided
  4. (Greek Mythology) The goddess of divine retribution and vengeance (always capitalized)
  5. The polar opposite of a character
  6. A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent

[edit] Translations

The principle of retributive justice
punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided
The goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
The polar opposite of a character
an archenemy

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[edit] References

  • Notes:
  1. ^ "Nemesis" at Dictionary.com

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