fossilized Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb convert to a fossil
fossilise; fossilize.
- The little animals fossilized and are now embedded in the limestone
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verb become mentally inflexible
fossilise; fossilize.
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adjective satellite set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
fossilised; ossified.
- obsolete fossilized ways
- an ossified bureaucratic system
WordNet
Fos"sil*ized adjective
Definitions
Converted into a fossil; antiquated; firmly fixed in views or opinions. A fossilized sample of confused provincialism. Earle.
