adj
fossilized
Fossilized (adj) means Turned into a fossil; preserved in rock over a very long time. Example: “They found fossilized footprints from millions of years ago.”
adj
1
Turned into a fossil; preserved in rock over a very long time.
"They found fossilized footprints from millions of years ago."
2
Extremely outdated or stuck in old ways, resistant to change.
"The department's fossilized bureaucracy made simple tasks take weeks."
How to use fossilized
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPreserved as a fossil, or figuratively, hopelessly stuck in the past.
Common pairings
fossilized remains
fossilized attitudes
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fossilised
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Rhymes for fossilized
sized
prized
baptized
utilized
notarized
polarized
civilized
idealized
organized
oversized
localized
motorized
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fossilized” mean?
The word “fossilized” means turned into a fossil; preserved in rock over a very long time. In plain terms, preserved as a fossil, or figuratively, hopelessly stuck in the past.
How do you use “fossilized” in a sentence?
Here is “fossilized” used in a sentence: “They found fossilized footprints from millions of years ago.”
What part of speech is “fossilized”?
“Fossilized” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “fossilized” have?
“Fossilized” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turned into a fossil; preserved in rock over a very long time.
