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Bones can fossilize over time.
What does Fossilize mean?
To become a fossil or fixed in place.
Dictionary definition
To turn into a fossil or make something fixed and unchanging.
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Old habits can fossilize if they never change.
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Fossilize can describe natural preservation or ideas becoming stuck and outdated.
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What does fossilize mean?
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Fossilize
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fos · uh · lyz · strongest beat: fos
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MeaningFossilize means To become a fossil or fixed in place.
ExampleExample: Bones can fossilize over time.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- fos · uh · lyz
- Strongest beat
- fos
- Ending
- lyz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fos.
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changeTo become different.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fossilize, depending on context.
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Word family
Fossilize word family
Base word
fossilize
verb
fossilized
Past form of fossilize.
verb
fossilizing
Action form of fossilize.
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