Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the Tarpeian Rock in ancient Rome, from which people were thrown to their deaths.

“The novel depicted a scene with a character facing a tarpeian cliff, symbolizing the end of their life.”

2. noun

a person who is thrown from the Tarpeian Rock, or a person who meets a similar fate.

“The tragic hero was often referred to as the tarpeian, a symbol of the devastating consequences of his actions.”