cruciformity
səˌfɔrm adjective
1.
noun
2.
a cross.
Related forms
cru·ci·for·mi·ty, noun
cru·ci·form·ly, adverb
non·cru·ci·form, adjective
non·cru·ci·form·ly, adverb
sub·cru·ci·form, adjective
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cruciform (ˈkruːsɪˌfɔːm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | shaped like a cross |
| —n | |
| 2. | a geometric curve, shaped like a cross, that has four similar branches asymptotic to two mutually perpendicular pairs of lines. Equation:x²y² -- a²x² -- a²y² = 0, where x = y = ± a are the four lines |
| [C17: from Latin crux cross + | |
| 'cruciformly | |
| —adv | |
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Cruciformity
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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cruciform
1660s, from Mod.L. cruciformis, from L. crux (gen. crucis) "stake, cross" + + forma "form" (see form).
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