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cruciform

[ kroo-suh-fawrm ]

adjective

  1. being in the shape of a cross; cross-shaped.


noun

  1. a cross.

cruciform

/ ˈkruːsɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

  1. shaped like a cross
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a geometric curve, shaped like a cross, that has four similar branches asymptotic to two mutually perpendicular pairs of lines. Equation: x ² y ² – a ² x ² – a ² y ² = 0, where x = y = ± a are the four lines
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈcruciˌformly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • cruci·formi·ty noun
  • cruci·formly adverb
  • non·cruci·form adjective
  • non·cruci·formly adverb
  • sub·cruci·form adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cruciform1

1655–65; < Latin cruci- (stem of crux ) cross + -form
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cruciform1

C17: from Latin crux cross + -form
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Example Sentences

There are traces of an encircling wall, and projecting upwards from the centre is an extraordinary cruciform platform.

Its cruciform construction of red brick is unusual with its numerous high, white shuttered windows.

In later art the hand is sometimes surrounded by a cruciform nimbus, to indicate more clearly its divine character.

Coity church, dating from the 14th century, is a fine cruciform building with central embattled tower in Early Decorated style.

The church of St Mary is a handsome cruciform Perpendicular building.

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