nemsis

Meanings

• noun

  In Greek mythology, the Nemesis is the goddess of retribution or divine revenge.

  - "The nemesis of the Greek hero was the monster Medusa."
  - "The term nemesis is also used figuratively to refer to someone who causes another person's downfall."

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Variants

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nemeses , nemesis , nemesises

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Etymology

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From Greek νέμεσις (nemesis), from νέμειν (nemēin) meaning 'to dispense justice, to deal out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term nemesis is also used in mathematics to denote a function that is the inverse of its own square root.

2. In the video game 'Super Mario Bros.', the character Bowser serves as Mario's nemesis.

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1. Dike: In Greek mythology, Dike is the goddess of justice and is often depicted as the sister of Nemesis.

2. Moira: In Greek mythology, the Moirai or Fates are the three goddesses of destiny and fate, often depicted as weaving the thread of human life.

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Nemesis is a significant figure in Greek mythology, often depicted as a beautiful and vengeful goddess. She is often portrayed as seeking vengeance against those who have wronged others or have become arrogant.

How to Memorize "nemsis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Greek goddess Nemesis with a stern expression and a scale in her hand, weighing the deeds of mortals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word nemesis with the idea of someone or something that brings about retribution or justice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Never Endangering My Integrity, Success Is' to remember the meaning of nemesis.

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