crucifixion
Translation
crucifixion
Examples
Crucifixion was a form of capital punishment.
Crucifixion was a form of capital punishment.
The painting depicts the Crucifixion of Christ.
The painting depicts the Crucifixion of Christ.
Grammar Patterns
((crucifixion)) the act of killing someone on a cross Crucifixion was a form of capital punishment.
((the Crucifixion)) the specific event of Jesus's death The painting depicts the Crucifixion of Christ.
Similar Words
Synonyms: execution, capital punishment
Etymology
From Latin 'crucifigere' (to crucify). The '-ion' suffix denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ion' often indicates a process or action, like 'action' or 'creation'. This is the *action* of crucifying.