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

Turned into a fossil; preserved in rock over a very long time.

"They found fossilized footprints from millions of years ago."

Extremely outdated or stuck in old ways, resistant to change.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 notes

In plain EnglishPreserved as a fossil, or figuratively, hopelessly stuck in the past.

Common pairings

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Rhymes for fossilized

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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.