lapidify
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌlæpɪˈdaɪfaɪ/
KK: /læpɪˈdaɪfaɪ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To change into stone or a stony form.
Example
Over time, the lava will lapidify and become solid rock.
Tense Forms
Past: lapidified
Past Participle: lapidified
Conversation
Did you know that some minerals can actually lapidify over time?
Really? I had no idea that could happen in nature.
Yeah, it’s fascinating how they become like stone.
Nature really has some amazing processes, doesn't it?
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
harden
solidify
crystallize
Antonyms
soften
melt
liquefy
transitive verb
Definition
To change something into stone or a stony substance.
Example
The intense heat can lapidify the molten rock, turning it into solid stone.
Tense Forms
Past: lapidified
Past Participle: lapidified
Conversation
Did you know some ancient techniques can lapidify wood into stone-like structures?
Really? That sounds fascinating! How does that even work?
They basically use heat and pressure to transform the material.
Root Explanation
Lapidify → It is formed from "lapis" (meaning stone) and "-fy" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "lapidify" means to make something into stone or to turn into stone.
Memory Tip
Think of 'lapis' which means stone, and remember that 'lapidify' means to make something into stone.
Visually Confused Words
ladify
gladify
acidify