Cruciform - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Shaped like a cross, with four arms extending at right angles.
Synonyms:
cross-shaped, cruciferous, quadrate, X-shaped
Part of Speech:
adjective
Antonyms:
linear, unidirectional
Common Collocations:
cruciform structure, cruciform design, cruciform shape, cruciform pattern
Derivatives:
cruciformly, cruciferous
Usage Tips:
Use "cruciform" to describe objects or designs resembling a cross, such as church layouts or symbols.
Common Phrases:
cruciform emblem, in cruciform arrangement, take a cruciform posture
Etymology:
From Latin "crux" (cross) + "-form" (shape), meaning "cross-shaped."
Examples:
- 1. The cathedral’s floor plan is cruciform.
- 2. She drew a cruciform symbol on the paper.
- 3. The garden was arranged in a cruciform pattern.
- 4. Many medieval swords had a cruciform hilt.