Notes. 1  For the purpose of this 1 in 5 statistic, Sun-like means G-type star. 2  For the purpose of this 1 in 5 statistic, Earth-sized means 1â2 Earth radii. 3  For the purpose of this 1 in 5 statistic, habitable zone means the region with 0.25 to 4 times Earth's stellar flux (corresponding to 0.5â2 AU for the Sun).
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: nemesis (Noun). An archenemy. nemesis (Noun). A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character. nemesis (Noun). The principle of retributive justice. nemesis (Noun).
Nemesis has been described as the daughter of Oceanus or Zeus, but according to Hesiod she was a child of Erebus and Nyx. She has also been described as the daughter of Nyx alone. Her cult may have originated at Smyrna.