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Meaning of cruciate | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

/ˈkɹuː.ʃi.ət/

Definitions

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

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.

See also

crucicentric cruciferaceous cruciferous crucifiable crucificial crucified