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Noun tartarus has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTartarusNoun: 1. In Greek mythology, the deepest abyss in the underworld, where the wicked were punished. It is said to be the opposite of Elysium, the place where the righteous souls resided. Example sentence: The souls of the evildoers were condemned to eternal torment in Tartarus. Noun: 2. Tartarus can also refer to a severe or extreme punishment or suffering. Example sentence: He felt as though he was in Tartarus when he lost his job and his car broke down on the same day. Noun: 3. In astronomy, Tartarus is a moon of the planet Pluto discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2015. Example sentence: Scientists have been studying the unique geological features of Tartarus to better understand the dynamics of Pluto's moon. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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