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Plural of nemesis

irregular plural

The plural of nemesis is nemeses.

Forms of nemesis

Singularnemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/
Pluralnemeses /ˈnɛməsiːz/
Countablecountable

Meaning of nemesis

  1. noun An enemy, especially an archenemy.
  2. noun A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character, as an agent of that character's fate or destiny, especially within a narrative.
  3. noun The personification of the "fatal flaw" of a dramatic hero in the style of Greek tragedy.

Full definition of nemesis

Nouns ending in -is: plural -es

Questions about the plural of nemesis

What is the plural of nemesis?
The plural of nemesis is nemeses.
Is nemesis countable?
Nemesis is a countable noun.

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