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Noun: hamartia  ,haa,maa(r)'tee-u or hu'maa(r)-tee-u
  1. The character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to their downfall
    "Hamlet's indecisiveness could be considered his hamartia";
    - tragic flaw

Derived forms: hamartias

Type of: flaw

Encyclopedia: Hamartia