ossifies Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: AA1 S AH0 F AY0 Z
What Does Ossifies Mean?
As a verb, ossifies means third-person singular simple present indicative of ossify.
Ossifies Definition (Verb)
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ossify
Verb
- To transform (or cause to transform) from a softer animal substance into bone; particularly the processes of growth in humans and animals.
- (animate) To become (or cause to become) inflexible and rigid in habits or opinions.
- (inanimate) To grow (or cause to grow) formulaic and permanent.
- To calcify.
Synonyms of Ossifies
Ossifies synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ossifies
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Ossifies in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
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