Crucifixion Definition
kro͝osə-fĭkshən
noun
A crucifying or being crucified.
Webster's New World
The act of crucifying; execution on a cross.
American Heritage
The crucifying of Jesus on Calvary. Used with the.
American Heritage
A representation of the Crucifixion as in painting or statuary.
Webster's New World
An extremely difficult, painful trial; torturous suffering.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- excruciation
- the Sacrifice on the Cross
- the Martyrdom
- the execution of Christ
- the Passion
- martyrdom
- suffering
- torture
Other Word Forms of Crucifixion
Noun
Singular:
crucifixion
Plural:
crucifixionsIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Crucifixion
- the Crucifixion
Origin of Crucifixion
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From Latin noun of process crucifixio, from perfect passive participle crucifixus, fixed to a cross, from prefix cruci- (“cross”), + verb ficere (“fix, do”), variant form of facere (“do, make”).
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