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OSSIFIED Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word ossified. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word ossified. (close relations)
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ossifyossification

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inflexible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• incapable of change

• not making concessions

• resistant to being bent

adjective satellite

• incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances

rigid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure

adjective satellite

• incapable of or resistant to bending

• incapable of compromise or flexibility

• incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances

• fixed and unmoving

consolidated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• joined together into a whole

• forming a solid mass

hardened
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

• protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)

adjective satellite

• used of persons; emotionally hardened

• made tough by habitual exposure

• converted to solid form (as concrete)

solid
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous

• entirely of one substance with no holes inside

noun

• matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure

• the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape

• a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume

adjective satellite

• characterized by good substantial quality

• of one substance or character throughout

• uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks

• providing abundant nourishment

• of good quality and condition; solidly built

• not soft or yielding to pressure

• having length, breadth and thickness

• impenetrable for the eye

• financially dependable

• of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial

• meriting respect or esteem

• of the same color throughout

• acting together as a single undiversified whole

solidified
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• changed into a solid mass

stiff
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a strong physiological or chemical effect

noun

• an ordinary man

• the dead body of a human being

adverb

• to a great degree

• in a stiff manner

adjective satellite

• not moving or operating freely

• strong, vigorous

• rigidly formal

• marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

• incapable of or resistant to bending

• very drunk

petrified
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright

• change into stone

• make rigid and set into a conventional pattern

blocked
verbv
adjective satellite

• closed to traffic

• completely obstructed or closed off

deep-seated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

demode
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• out of fashion

established
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

adjective satellite

• settled securely and unconditionally

• conforming with accepted standards

• shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt

• introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation

fixed
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• securely placed or fastened or set

adjective satellite

• (of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

• fixed and unmoving

• incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. "frozen prices"

harden
verbv
verb

• become hard or harder

• make hard or harder

• harden by reheating and cooling in oil

• make healthy

• cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate

ingrained
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

old-fashioned
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• out of fashion

outdated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• old; no longer valid or fashionable

outmoded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• out of fashion

passe
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• out of fashion

petrify
verbv
verb

• cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright

• change into stone

• make rigid and set into a conventional pattern

Best Hypernyms For OSSIFIED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ossified, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
alter change modify stiffen turn
Phrases (1)
change state

Alternatives for INFLEXIBLE

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