The adjective SUBJECT has 4 senses: 1. not exempt from tax. 2. possibly accepting or permitting. 3. being under the power or sovereignty of another or others. 4. likely to be affected by something (especially something unpleasant). Familiarity information: SUBJECT used as an adjective is uncommon.ypernyms (subject is a kind of...): knowledge base; knowledge domain (the content of a particular domain or field of knowledge). Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of subject): futuristics; futurology (the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions).
Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Cruciate(adj) tormented. 2  Cruciate(adj) having the leaves or petals arranged in the form of a cross; cruciform. 3  Cruciate(verb) to torture; to torment. [Obs.] See Excruciate.
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of 4 major ligaments in the knee and crosses over the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the center of the knee joint. The PCL is about 2 inches long and is the strongest ligament in the knee and is therefore less prone to injury.he posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of 4 major ligaments in the knee and crosses over the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the center of the knee joint. The PCL is about 2 inches long and is the strongest ligament in the knee and is therefore less prone to injury.