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).
1570s, Nemesis, Greek goddess of vengeance, personification of divine wrath, from Greek nemesis just indignation, righteous anger, literally distribution (of what is due), related to nemein distribute, allot, apportion one's due, from PIE root *nem- to divide, distribute, allot, to take (cf.