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 is the daughter of Nyx and Erebus, however in some myths she is the daughter of Nyx alone. There were also some myths considering her to be a daughter of Dike, Zeus, or Oceanus and Tethys. She appears chiefly as the avenger of crime and the punisher of hubris, being mainly the goddess of revenge and justice.