Meaning of the word fossilized in English
What does fossilized mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fossilized
US /ˈfɑː.səl.aɪzd/
UK /ˈfɒs.ɪ.laɪzd/
Adjective
1.
converted into a fossil; preserved in petrified form
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They discovered a perfectly preserved fossilized dinosaur bone.
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The museum has a collection of fossilized plants and insects.
2.
rigid or unchanging, especially in a way that is no longer useful or relevant
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Their business practices have become so fossilized that they can't adapt to new market trends.
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He held onto fossilized ideas about gender roles.
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