Definition of Ossify

to harden and become inflexible

Examples of Ossify in a sentence

My father’s opinion has started to ossify so I know he won’t change his mind.  🔊

Because Elaine has an impulsive nature, she’ll never allow her behaviors to ossify.  🔊

This type of arthritis causes the joints to ossify to the point they become immobile.  🔊

After Tim joined the church, his beliefs about the afterlife started to ossify.  🔊

Since the project is due tomorrow, Anne needs to use glue that will ossify rapidly.  🔊

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