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nemesis

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

nemesis

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nemesis is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, nemesis is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofnemesis

1noun
  • An archenemy

    Example: "Batman is in constant conflict with his nemesis, The Joker."

  • (chiefly non-North American usage) A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character.
  • The principle of retributive justice.
  • (usually in the singular) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
  • The polar opposite of a character.
  • A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.

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