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Definition of cruciform

cruciform

/ˈkruː.sɪ.fɔːrm/
cru · ci · form
Plural:cruciforms
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• adjective

1

Having the shape of a cross; arranged with two main axes intersecting at right angles, especially in reference to the floor plan of a church or the arrangement of floral petals.

Example

"The medieval cathedral was constructed with a classic cruciform layout, featuring a long nave intersected by a wide transept."

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• noun

1

An object, pattern, or architectural structure shaped like a cross.

Example

"The archaeologist uncovered a small bronze cruciform buried beneath the ancient altar."

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• Rhymes for cruciform

• Nearby Words

cruciferous
crucifix
crucifixion
cruciform
crucify
crud
cruddy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Modern Latin cruciformis, formed from Latin crux (genitive crucis, meaning 'cross') and -formis ('having the form of').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cruciform. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cruciform
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