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Added 8 October 2026

crucifixion

/ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ noun

In Latin: crucifīxiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about crucifixion at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross.
The death of Jesus by crucifixion.
The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering.

Origin

From Middle English crucifixioun, from Late Latin noun of process crucifīxiō, from perfect passive participle crucifīxus (“fixed to a cross”), from crux (“cross”) + fīgō.

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