Definitions for: Fossilize


[v] become mentally inflexible
[v] convert to a fossil; "The little animals fossilized and are now embedded in the limestone"



Webster (1913) Definition: Fos"sil*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fossilized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Fossilizing.] [Cf. F. fossiliser.]
1. To convert into a fossil; to petrify; as, to fossilize
bones or wood.

2. To cause to become antiquated, rigid, or fixed, as by
fossilization; to mummify; to deaden.

Ten layers of birthdays on a woman's head Are apt to
fossilize her girlish mirth. --Mrs.
Browning.


Fos"sil*ize, v. i.
1. To become fossil.

2. To become antiquated, rigid, or fixed, beyond the
influence of change or progress.

Synonyms: fossilise

See Also: age, change over, convert, get on, lapidify, maturate, mature, petrify

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