ossification
1 synonym for ossification, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The natural process by which bone forms, or the hardening of tissue into something like bone.
How to use ossification
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ossification of the skull
institutional ossification
It is a formal, somewhat technical word in both its medical and its general senses.
Etymology
The word is built from Latin os, ossis, meaning bone, plus the ending -ification. The noun is recorded earlier than the verb ossify.
Full origin of ossification →Frequently asked questions
What does ossification mean?
In biology it is the process by which bone forms, or tissue hardening into a bonelike mass. In general use it means becoming rigid and set in one's ways.
Where does the word ossification come from?
It comes from Latin os, ossis, meaning bone, with the ending -ification added.
How do you pronounce ossification?
In British English it is roughly os-ih-fih-KAY-shun, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
