Transcription
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- [kroo-suh-fik-shuh n]
- /ˌkru səˈfɪk ʃən/
- /ˌkruː.sɪˈfɪk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroo-suh-fik-shuh n]
- /ˌkru səˈfɪk ʃən/
Definitions of crucifixion word
- variable noun crucifixion Crucifixion is a way of killing people which was common in the Roman Empire, in which they were tied or nailed to a cross and left to die. 3
- proper noun crucifixion The Crucifixion is the crucifixion of Christ. 3
- noun crucifixion a method of putting to death by nailing or binding to a cross, normally by the hands and feet, which was widespread in the ancient world 3
- noun crucifixion a picture or representation of this 3
- noun crucifixion a crucifying or being crucified 3
- noun crucifixion a representation of the Crucifixion as in painting or statuary 3
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Origin of crucifixion
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin crucifīxiōn- (stem of crucīfixiō). See crucifix, -ion
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Parts of speech for Crucifixion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crucifixion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
crucifixion usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for crucifixion
noun crucifixion
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
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