HyperDic: rubicon

English > 2 senses of the word Rubicon:
NOUNlocationRubiconthe boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul
cognitionRubicon, point of no returna line that when crossed permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment
Rubicon > pronunciation
Soundsruw'bihkaon
RhymesAmon ... yawn: 34 rhymes with aon...
English > Rubicon: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningThe boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul; Caesar's crossing it with his army in 49 BC was an act of war.
Instance ofboundary, bound, boundsThe line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
SpanishRubicon, Rubicón
CatalanRubicó
English > Rubicon: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA line that when crossed permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment.
Synonympoint of no return
Broaderline, dividing line, demarcation, contrastA conceptual separation or distinction

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