Crucifixion

Pronunciation: /kruːˈsɪfɪkʃən/

Definitions of crucifixion

noun the action of crucifying or the fact of being crucified

Example Sentences

A1 The crucifixion of Jesus is an important event in Christianity.

A2 Many paintings depict the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross.

B1 The crucifixion of criminals was a common form of punishment in ancient Rome.

B2 The artist's portrayal of the crucifixion was both powerful and moving.

C1 Scholars have debated the historical accuracy of accounts of the crucifixion.

C2 The crucifixion of Jesus remains a central theme in Christian theology.

Examples of crucifixion in a Sentence

formal The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a central event in Christian theology.

informal The crucifixion scene in that movie was really intense.

slang I can't believe she got a crucifixion tattoo on her arm.

figurative Being publicly criticized felt like a crucifixion of my character.

Grammatical Forms of crucifixion

• past tense: crucified
• plural: crucifixions
• comparative: more crucified
• superlative: most crucified
• present tense: crucifies
• future tense: will crucify
• perfect tense: have crucified
• continuous tense: is crucifying
• singular: crucifixion
• positive degree: crucifixion
• infinitive: to crucify
• gerund: crucifying
• participle: crucifying

Origin and Evolution of crucifixion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'crucifixion' originated from the Latin word 'crucifixio', which is derived from the verb 'crucifigere' meaning 'to fix to a cross'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crucifixion' has come to specifically refer to the act of executing someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, particularly in the context of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in Christian theology.