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Lucretia
loo-KREE-shuh
Lucretia (name) means a feminine given name of Latin origin, also the name of a 6th-century BC Roman noblewoman whose story led to the fall of the Roman monarchy. Example: “Lucretia's story was told by the Roman historian Livy.”
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A feminine given name of Latin origin, also the name of a 6th-century BC Roman noblewoman whose story led to the fall of the Roman monarchy.
"Lucretia's story was told by the Roman historian Livy."
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Etymology
From Latin lucrum ("gain, profit").
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What does “Lucretia” mean?
The word “Lucretia” means a feminine given name of Latin origin, also the name of a 6th-century BC Roman noblewoman whose story led to the fall of the Roman monarchy.
How do you pronounce “Lucretia”?
“Lucretia” is pronounced loo-KREE-shuh (/l(j)uːˈkɹiːʃə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lucretia” in a sentence?
Here is “Lucretia” used in a sentence: “Lucretia's story was told by the Roman historian Livy.”
What part of speech is “Lucretia”?
“Lucretia” is a name.
Where does the word “Lucretia” come from?
The word “Lucretia” comes from Latin. From Latin lucrum ("gain, profit").
