Word
cruciate
Phoneticscru·ci·ate
UK/kɹˈuːʃɪˌeɪt/
Definition
adj. shaped like a cross, with two parts that cross each other. You see it most often in talk about the knee, like the anterior cruciate ligament.
adj. shaped like a cross; formed by two structures that intersect. Used chiefly in anatomy for paired ligaments in the knee that cross each other to stabilize the joint.
Examples
“The doctor checks his cruciate ligament after the fall.”
“The footballer misses the season after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament during training.”
“The scan shows a complete tear of the cruciate ligament, an injury that often needs surgery and months of careful rehab before an athlete moves normally again.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor checks his cruciate ligament after the fall.”
contextual
“The footballer misses the season after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament during training.”
complex
“The scan shows a complete tear of the cruciate ligament, an injury that often needs surgery and months of careful rehab before an athlete moves normally again.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “cruciate” in context.
Verb
01. cruciate stabilises
“The cruciate stabilises the knee and prevents the tibia from sliding forward.”
noun + verb
02. reconstruct cruciate
“Surgeons reconstructed his cruciate using a hamstring tendon graft.”
verb + noun
03. recover from cruciate
“It took her ten months to recover from cruciate surgery.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
04. anterior cruciate
“Scans confirmed damage to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.”
adj + adj
05. posterior cruciate
“Posterior cruciate injuries are less common but can cause chronic instability.”
adj + adj
Noun
06. cruciate injury
“A serious cruciate injury can sideline an athlete for an entire season.”
adj + noun
07. cruciate ligament
“The cruciate ligament stabilises the knee during twisting movements.”
adj + noun
08. cruciate surgery
“He underwent cruciate surgery and began rehabilitation within days.”
adj + noun
09. a ruptured cruciate ligament
“The scan revealed a ruptured cruciate ligament requiring immediate surgery.”
10. anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
“She underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction last spring.”
11. anterior cruciate ligament tear
“He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear during the derby match.”
12. posterior cruciate ligament injury
“The defender missed six months with a posterior cruciate ligament injury.”
Usage
Chiefly attributive in anatomical collocations such as 'cruciate ligament'.
Real-World Examples
“Leoni, a £26m signing from Parma in 2025, sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Southampton 13 months ago.” “Obese dogs were more than twice as likely to develop several potentially serious health problems compared with dogs at a healthy weight, including endocrine diseases, osteoarthritis and cruciate ligament injuries.” “Sept 23 (Reuters) - Juventus keeper Kamil Grabara has undergone knee surgery after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during training, the 27-year-old announced on social media on Wednesday.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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