cruciform
English edit
Etymology edit
Latin crux (“cross”) + -iform
Adjective edit
cruciform
- Having the shape of a cross.
- Synonyms: cross-shaped, cruciate
Translations edit
having the shape of a cross
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Noun edit
cruciform (plural cruciforms)
- (genetics) A cross shape in DNA; a Holliday junction.
- Any emblem in the shape of a cross.
- 2005, New Scientist, volumes 187-188, page 72:
- Michael Eaton has discovered that if you visit its websites you will be warned: "Royal Mail, the Royal Mail Cruciform and the colour red are registered trademarks of Royal Mail Group plc."
Translations edit
the shape of a cross
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Romanian edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from French cruciforme.
Adjective edit
cruciform m or n (feminine singular cruciformă, masculine plural cruciformi, feminine and neuter plural cruciforme)
Declension edit
Declension of cruciform
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masculine | neuter | feminine | masculine | neuter | feminine | ||
nominative/ accusative |
indefinite | cruciform | cruciformă | cruciformi | cruciforme | ||
definite | cruciformul | cruciforma | cruciformii | cruciformele | |||
genitive/ dative |
indefinite | cruciform | cruciforme | cruciformi | cruciforme | ||
definite | cruciformului | cruciformei | cruciformilor | cruciformelor |