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Meaning of cruciate | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
ˈkɹuː.ʃi.ət

Definitions

  1. In the form of a cross; cross-shaped; cruciform.
  2. Overlapping or crossing.
  3. Tormented.
    obsolete

Equivalents

Suomi ristimäinen ristinmuotoinen
Polski krzyżowy

Examples

“Her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are torn and Vonn has a lateral fracture of the tibial plateau, the upper end of the tibia or shin bone.”
“Immediately I was so cruciate, that I desired— death to take me.”
“In this life are they cruciate with a troublous and doubtfull conscience.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

crucicentric cruciferaceous cruciferous crucifiable crucificial crucified

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