EPISODE · Dec 6, 2021 · 0 MIN
Hamartia
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Hamartia is a noun that refers to a fatal flaw. Our word of the day comes directly from Greek. Hamarta was used by the Greeks to describe the tragic downfall of a here in a story. More recently it may be used more broadly. Here’s an example: After the team's initial success, Eric’s ego seemed to be his Hamarta. This has been the fatal flaw of many great athletes in the past.
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