Pronunciation: /ˈɒsɪfaɪd/
verb to become rigid or hardened like bone; to turn into bone
A1 The old tree trunk had ossified over time.
A2 The ancient civilization's beliefs had ossified and were no longer questioned.
B1 The company's outdated policies had ossified, making it difficult to adapt to new trends.
B2 The political system had ossified, leading to a lack of innovation and progress.
C1 The artist's style had ossified, causing critics to question their creativity.
C2 The once dynamic industry had ossified, resulting in a decline in competitiveness.
adjective hardened like bone; rigid; inflexible
A1 The old book had ossified pages that were difficult to turn.
A2 The company's ossified policies made it hard for employees to suggest new ideas.
B1 The government's ossified bureaucracy hindered progress in implementing new laws.
B2 The once innovative company had become ossified in its ways, unwilling to adapt to changing market trends.
C1 The ossified traditions of the ancient civilization were preserved through generations.
C2 The professor's ossified mindset prevented him from considering new research methodologies.
formal The ossified remains of the ancient creature were carefully studied by paleontologists.
informal His ossified thinking prevented him from considering any new ideas.
slang Dude, you need to chill out and stop being so ossified about everything.
figurative Her heart felt ossified after experiencing so much pain and betrayal.
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