Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ossified
Adjective
/ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪd/
Definition
Converted into bone or bony tissue.
Examples
- The ossified beliefs of the organization made it hard for new ideas to take root.
- As the years went by, his once flexible opinions ossified into firm convictions.
- The ossified remains of the dinosaur provided valuable insights into ancient life.
Meaning
The term ‘ossified’ is often used to describe something that has become rigid or inflexible, much like the process of bone formation.
Synonyms
- hardened
- rigid
- frozen
- inflexible
- set in stone
