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

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

Derived Forms

• ˈcruciˌformly, adverb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cruciform¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cruciform¹

C17: from Latin crux cross + -form

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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