tvärformade

Tvärformade is a Swedish adjective describing an object or form that is cross-shaped, cruciform, or oriented transversely. The word combines tvär-, meaning crosswise or across, with formad, meaning formed or shaped. In usage, it denotes a shape or layout that is arranged across a main axis or that features arms or extensions radiating from a central point.

The term is used across different fields, depending on context. In architecture and design, tvärformade plans or layouts describe structures or floor plans that resemble a cross when viewed from above. In biology or anatomy, it can be used to describe transverse orientations or structures that extend across a reference axis. In technical or mechanical descriptions, it may refer to parts whose configuration is arranged crosswise for functional or spatial reasons. Because tvärformade is descriptive rather than a fixed technical term, its exact meaning is guided by the surrounding description.

Synonyms include kryssformad (cruciform) and tvär-, as in tvärsnitt for cross-section, though kryssformad emphasizes a more clearly four-armed cross. The term should be chosen with attention to precision: some contexts may prefer a more specific term like cruciform, transverse, or cross-shaped, depending on the exact geometry or function being described.

See also: kryssformad, tvärsnitt, tvär- prefixes. The term appears mainly in Swedish-language texts and technical descriptions where a crosswise or cross-shaped form is relevant.