Ossify

//ˈɑ.sə.faɪ//

Word Type

Verb

The word "ossify" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

Derived Terms

coossify nonossifying reossify

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter change change state modify stiffen turn

Manner Of

change change state

Related Terms

calcify ossification ossifier

Related Terms

bone calcify formulaic growth habit inflexible opinion ossification permanent rigid transform

Synonym Network

harden rigidify

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