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cruciform
[ kroo-suh-fawrm ]
noun
- a cross.
cruciform
/ ˈkruːsɪˌfɔːm /
adjective
- shaped like a cross
noun
- 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
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Derived Forms
- ˈcruciˌformly, adverb
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Other Words From
- cruci·formi·ty noun
- cruci·formly adverb
- non·cruci·form adjective
- non·cruci·formly adverb
- sub·cruci·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.
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Its cruciform construction of red brick is unusual with its numerous high, white shuttered windows.
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In later art the hand is sometimes surrounded by a cruciform nimbus, to indicate more clearly its divine character.
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Coity church, dating from the 14th century, is a fine cruciform building with central embattled tower in Early Decorated style.
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The church of St Mary is a handsome cruciform Perpendicular building.
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