Meaning of the word ossified in English
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ossified
US /ˈɑː.sə.faɪd/
UK /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪd/
Adjective
1.
having become rigid or conventional; unable to change
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Their political views have become completely ossified over the years.
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The company's management structure became ossified, making it difficult to adapt to new market demands.
2.
turned into bone or bony tissue
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The cartilage in his knee had completely ossified.
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In some reptiles, parts of the skin can become ossified to form protective plates.