ossified
Prononciation : [ˈɑːsɪfaɪd]
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Contexte : « physical change »
(adjective) when something has turned hard like bone, usually referring to parts of the body that have changed over time. It’s like turning rubber into rock – it becomes very stiff and strong, like old bones.
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As she got older, her cartilage ossified, making her joints stronger.
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Her flexibility did not ossify; she remained very stretchy and agile.
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What happens to the cartilage when it ossifies?
Contexte : « behavioral change »
(verb) to become rigid in your ideas or way of thinking, making it hard to change or adapt. It’s like when someone refuses to try new things and sticks to old ideas.
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Over time, he ossified his belief in the importance of traditional methods in teaching.
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She did not ossify her approach to problem-solving and was always open to new ideas.
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Why do some people ossify their viewpoints instead of considering new perspectives?
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