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English > 1 sense of the word *hamartia*:
NOUN	state	hamartia, tragic flaw	the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall

English > *hamartia*: 1 sense > noun 1, state
Meaning	The character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall.
Synonym	tragic flaw
Broader	flaw	defect or weakness in a person's character