Cruciate

Origin

From Latin cruciatus.

Adjective

adjective

1. In the form of a cross; cruciform.
2. Overlapping or crossing.

Derived terms

• cruciate anastomosis
• cruciate crural ligament
• cruciate eminence
• cruciate ligament
• cruciate muscle
• cruciate sulcus

Full definition of cruciate

Verb

1. (obsolete) To torture; to torment.

Related terms

• excruciate