hamartia meaning

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hamartia (noun): the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall.

Definition of hamartia

  1. the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall

    Synonyms: tragic flaw

    Type of: flaw

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in IA · 8-letter words

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