Fossilized
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːsəˌlaɪzd/
Fossilized (adjective)
- changed into a stone-like form over a long time
- unable to change or adapt, like an old habit
Examples
- The fossilized remains were discovered in the desert.
- Fossilized bones can tell us about ancient creatures.
Common collocations: fossilized remains, fossilized bones, fossilized thinking, fossilized policies