Definition

The process of turning soft tissue into bone or becoming rigid and inflexible in behavior or beliefs.

Example

The ossification of her ideas made it difficult for her to accept new perspectives.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the process of ossification in our bodies?

Not really, what is it exactly?

It's how our bodies turn soft tissue into bone, which is pretty fascinating.

Wow, that is interesting! I guess we really take our bones for granted.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ossification → It is formed from "ossis" (meaning bone) and "-ficare" (meaning to make or to do). The word describes the process of making or turning into bone.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'ossis' which means bone, and remember that 'ossification' is the process of making something into bone.

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