different between crucifixion vs triclavianist

English

Etymology

From Latin noun of process crucifixio, from perfect passive participle crucifixus (“fixed to a cross”), from crux (“cross”) + f?g?.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?k?u?s??f?k??n/
• Hyphenation: cru?ci?fix?ion

Noun

crucifixion (countable and uncountable, plural crucifixions)

1. An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

   Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion.

   1. (absolute use, often capitalized: The Crucifixion) The death on the Cross of Christ.
2. (military, historical, colloquial) The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
3. (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

   The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.

Derived terms

• crucifixional

Related terms

• crucify
• crucifix

Translations

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k?y.si.fik.sj??/

Noun

crucifixion f (plural crucifixions)

1. A crucifixion, death on the cross
2. terrible treatment

Related terms

• crucifier
• crucifié m

Further reading

• “crucifixion” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

Norman

Etymology

From Latin crucifixi?, crucifixi?nem.

Noun

crucifixion f (plural crucifixions)

1. (Jersey) crucifixion

English

Noun

triclavianist (plural triclavianists)

1. One who believes that three nails were used in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Related terms

• triclavianism