crucifixion

/ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/

//ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən// noun

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"crucifixion" is a 11-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“crucifixion” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #25,724 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#25,724
frequency rank, English
11
letters
16
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

Key facts for crucifixion
PropertyValue
Headwordcrucifixion
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/
Letters11
Frequency rank#25,724
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “crucifixion” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). crucifixion lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for crucifixion is 11 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/. Corpus data places it at rank #25,724 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 16 likely wrong-spelling variants for crucifixion, with forms such as "ccrucifixion", "crcuifixion", and "crrucifixion". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English crucifixioun, from Late Latin noun of process crucifīxiō, from perfect passive participle crucifīxus (“fixed to a cross”), from crux (“cross”) + fīgō. The correct English form is crucifixion, spelled C-R-U-C-I-F-I-X-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
  2. 2
    An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
  3. 3
    The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
  4. 4
    An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

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.

This word in other languages

crucifixión(Español)crucifiement(Français)Kreuzigung(Deutsch)crucificação(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ccrucifixion,crcuifixion,crrucifixion,cruccifixion,crucfiixion,cruciffixion,crucifiixon,crucifixino,crucifixionn,crucifixoin,crucifixxion,crucifxiion,cruciifxion,cruicfixion,curcifixion,rcucifixion

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of crucifixion - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ccrucifixion1crcuifixion2crrucifixion1cruccifixion1crucfiixion2cruciffixion1crucifiixon2crucifixino2
Edit distance from "crucifixion"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "crucifixion"?
"crucifixion" is spelled C-R-U-C-I-F-I-X-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/.
What does "crucifixion" mean?
As a noun, "crucifixion" means: An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
What are common misspellings of "crucifixion"?
Common misspellings include "ccrucifixion", "crcuifixion", "crrucifixion", "cruccifixion", "crucfiixion". The correct spelling is "crucifixion".
How do you pronounce "crucifixion"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "crucifixion" is /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "crucifixion"?
From Middle English crucifixioun, from Late Latin noun of process crucifīxiō, from perfect passive participle crucifīxus (“fixed to a cross”), from crux (“cross”) + fīgō. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “crucifixion”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is C-R-U-C-I-F-I-X-I-O-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list