tragic flaw
trag·ic flaw
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- US Pronunciation
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- [traj-ik flaw]
- /ˈtrædʒ ɪk flɔ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [traj-ik flaw]
- /ˈtrædʒ ɪk flɔ/
Definitions of tragic flaw words
- noun tragic flaw the character defect that causes the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy; hamartia. 1
- noun tragic flaw a failing of character in the hero of a tragedy that brings about his downfall 0
- noun tragic flaw a flaw, as pride, in the character of the protagonist of a tragedy, that leads to that protagonist's downfall 0
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Origin of tragic flaw
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55
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Parts of speech for Tragic flaw
noun
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tragic flaw popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tragic flaw usage trend in Literature
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noun tragic flaw
- hamartia — tragic flaw.
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