crucifixion

/ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/

//ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən// noun

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

The verdict

“crucifixion” has 16 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #25,724. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#25,724
frequency rank, English
5,599
“C” headwords
16
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

Corpus desk

Index EN-crucifixion · crucifixion · English

crucifixion · rank #25,724 · 16 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #25,724
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 16 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 5,599
  • PHOTO-FINISH crowning

Nearest frequency peer: crowning (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “crucifixion”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “crucifixion” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for crucifixion
PropertyValue
Headwordcrucifixion
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/
Letters11
Frequency rank#25,724
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “crucifixion”

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

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

The axis is logarithmic, with each marked tick roughly ten times rarer than the last. Same rarity band neighbours include “crowning” (#25,723), “Crockett” (#25,722), “cursor” (#25,726). Among 5,599 “C” headwords, “crucifixion” is #25,724. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 16 spelling variants around crucifixion (IPA /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #25,724 among 5,599 “C” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

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.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how crucifixion appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion.
  2. Centurion: Stabbed? Takes a second. Crucifixion lasts hours! It's a slow, horrible death! / Matthias: Well, at least it gets you out in the open air.

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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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "crucifixion", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 11 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

compounding#25,712disregarded#25,737complainant#25,710chronically#25,703

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (16 here; floor ≥5).

conforming16 variantsdispensary16 variantsdispensing16 variantsBridgeport16 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list