Rubicon in Latin
Rubicon in Latin is Rubicō, Rubicōn — Rubicon means a point of no return — a decision or action that can't be undone once taken.
Rubicon in Latin
Rubicō
(historical) A small river in northeastern Italy which flowed into the Adriatic Sea marking the boundary between the Roman province of Gaul and the Roman heartland. Its crossing by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C.E. began a civil war.
Rubicōn
(historical) A small river in northeastern Italy which flowed into the Adriatic Sea marking the boundary between the Roman province of Gaul and the Roman heartland. Its crossing by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C.E. began a civil war.
What does "Rubicon" mean?
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noun A point of no return — a decision or action that can't be undone once taken.
"Signing the contract meant crossing the Rubicon; there was no backing out now."
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noun In card games such as piquet and bezique, a minimum score a losing player must reach to avoid a much heavier penalty.
"She failed to reach the rubicon, so her loss counted double."
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Rubicon in a sentence
- Signing the contract meant crossing the Rubicon; there was no backing out now.
- Quitting his stable job to start the business felt like crossing a personal Rubicon.
- She failed to reach the rubicon, so her loss counted double.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Rubicon" in Latin?
"Rubicon" in Latin is Rubicō, Rubicōn. Rubicon means: A point of no return — a decision or action that can't be undone once taken.
How do you use "Rubicon" in a sentence?
Example: "Signing the contract meant crossing the Rubicon; there was no backing out now." In Latin, "Rubicon" is Rubicō, Rubicōn.
Are there other ways to say "Rubicon" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "Rubicon": Rubicō, Rubicōn.
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