NEMESIS


Meaning of NEMESIS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈne-mə-səs ]

noun

Etymology: Latin, from Greek

Date: 1561

1. capitalized : the Greek goddess of retributive justice

2. plural nem·e·ses -ˌsēz

a. : one that inflicts retribution or vengeance

b. : a formidable and usually victorious rival or opponent

3. plural -eses

a. : an act or effect of retribution

b. : bane 2

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.