νέμεσις

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See also: Νέμεσις

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From νέμω (némō) +‎ -σις (-sis).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

νέμεσῐς (némesisf (genitive νεμέσεως); third declension

  1. distribution of what is due
  2. righteous assignment of anger, wrath at anything unjust, just resentment, indignation

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