crucifixion

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English crucifixioun, from Late Latin noun of process crucifīxiō, from perfect passive participle crucifīxus (“fixed to a cross”), from crux (“cross”) + fīgō. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ Hyphenation: cru‧ci‧fix‧ion === Noun === crucifixion (countable and uncountable, plural crucifixions) An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead. (Christianity, often capitalized) The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. (military, historical, colloquial) The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position. (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== crucify crucifix ==== Translations ==== == French == === Etymology === Learned borrowing from Late Latin crucifīxiō. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kʁy.si.fik.sjɔ̃/ === Noun === crucifixion f (plural crucifixions) crucifixion (an execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead) (figuratively) torture, torment, ordeal Synonym: supplice ==== Related terms ==== crucifier === Further reading === “crucifixion”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012 == Norman == === Etymology === From Latin crucifīxiō, crucifīxiōnem. === Noun === crucifixion f (plural crucifixions) (Jersey) crucifixion == Occitan == === Pronunciation === === Noun === crucifixion f (plural crucifixions) crucifixion === Further reading === Diccionari General de la Lenga Occitana‎[1], L’Academia occitana – Consistòri del Gai Saber, 2008-2026, page 208