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crucifixion

/ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/

Meanings
  • noun

    The act of putting someone to death by nailing or securing them to a cross.

    - "The crucifixion of Jesus is a significant event in Christian theology."
    - "The crucifixion took place outside the city walls of Jerusalem."
  • noun

    The state of being subjected to great suffering or shame.

    - "The loss of her job and the subsequent humiliation left her feeling crucified."
    - "The scandal crucified the politician's reputation."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/



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Rhymes
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perdition , station , nation
Variants
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crucifixion , crucifixions , the Crucifixion
Etymology
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From Latin crucifixus, past participle of crucifigi, meaning 'to fix to a cross'.


Trivia
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  1. The crucifixion is believed to have taken place around 30 AD.

  2. The tallest known crucifixion cross is over 30 feet tall and is located in Poland.

  3. The word 'crucifixion' appears 13 times in the King James Version of the Bible.


Related Concepts
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  1. Crucifix: An image of Jesus Christ on the cross, often used as a religious symbol.

  2. Passion: The suffering and death of Jesus Christ, as described in the Gospels.


Culture
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The crucifixion is a central symbol in Christianity, representing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humanity. It is depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, and is commemorated during the Christian holiday of Easter.

How to Memorize "crucifixion"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the image of Jesus on the cross, with the nails through his hands and feet, and the crown of thorns on his head.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'crucifixion' with the image of a cross and the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Crucify Christ' to remember the meaning of the word.


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