ossify

• Verb, das bedeutet, zu Knochen zu werden oder sich in Knochen umzuwandeln; im übertragenen Sinn auch, starr, unbeweglich oder unveränderlich in Gewohnheiten, Ansichten oder Strukturen zu werden.

A verb meaning to turn into bone or become bony; figuratively, to become rigid, fixed, or unchangeable in habits, attitudes, or structure.

1. Turn into boneC1formalmedical

   To change into bone or become bony, as part of natural biological development or a medical condition.

   Verknöchern

   • Cartilage ossifies as a child grows into an adult.
   • The surgeon noted that the tissue had begun to ossify.
   • In some diseases, soft tissues can ossify abnormally.

   Synonymecalcifyhardenpetrify

2. Become rigid or fixedC2formal

   To become fixed, rigid, or set in a conventional pattern, often referring to ideas, systems, or habits.

   Erstarren

   • The company's management style had ossified over the years.
   • His opinions ossified as he grew older.
   • The educational system can ossify if it resists change.

   Synonymecalcifycongealfreezehardenpetrifyrigidifysetsolidifystiffen

   Antonymeadaptchangeevolveloosenmellowrelaxsoften