ossified

ˈɑː.sɪ.faɪd
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Translation of ossified into German

Adjective

1.

rigidity

inflexible and resistant to change
  • The ossified bureaucracy hindered progress.Die verknöcherte Bürokratie behinderte den Fortschritt.
2.

biology

TECH.
turned into bone or bony tissue
TECH.
  • The tissue ossified over time, becoming hard..Das Gewebe verknöcherte im Laufe der Zeit und wurde hart
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Synonyms and analogies of ossified in English

Examples of ossified in a sentence

  • The company's ossified policies stifled innovation.
  • The cartilage ossified with age.
  • His bones ossified due to the condition.
ossify
ˈɑsəˌfaɪ
ossifies
Verb
1.

behavior

intr.Rare
become inflexible in habits or opinions
intr.Rare
verhärten unflexibel werden
  • His views began to ossify as he aged.Seine Ansichten begannen sich zu verhärten, als er älter wurde.
2.

biology

tr./intr.TECH.
transform soft tissue into bone
tr./intr.TECH.
verknöchern
  • The cartilage will ossify over time.Der Knorpel wird mit der Zeit verknöchern.
3.

medical

tr.TECH.
cause to become hard and bony
tr.TECH.
verknöchern ossifizieren verhärten
  • The disease can ossify the connective tissues.Die Krankheit kann das Bindegewebe verknöchern.

Translations of "ossified" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
verknöchertadj.

Her once flexible cartilage had ossified, making movement increasingly difficult and painful.

Ihr einst flexibles Knorpelgewebe war verknöchert, was Bewegung zunehmend schwierig und schmerzhaft machte.

The ancient artifacts were created from materials that had ossified due to prolonged environmental conditions.

Die antiken Artefakte waren aus Materialien gefertigt, die aufgrund langanhaltender Umweltbedingungen verknöchert waren.

erstarrtadj./pp.

Yet this sculpture is far from ossified; indeed it exudes life.

Doch diese Skulptur ist nicht erstarrt, sie lebt.

As an observer, we take up the position of the seabirds, like ossified creatures sitting on wooden stakes.

Als Betrachter nimmt man die Position der Vögel ein, welche wie erstarrt auf den Holzpfählen sitzen.

verkrusteteadj.

Digital world of work breaking down ossified structures

Digitale Arbeitswelt bricht verkrustete Strukturen auf

Ossified power structures and conflicting political conditions as well as economical disadvantages create poverty and preserve it.

Verkrustete Machtstrukturen und politische Verhältnisse sowie wirtschaftliche Benachteiligung bringen Armut hervor und erhalten diese.

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The ossified tissues in the fossil revealed much about ancient species and their environments.

Die verknöcherten Gewebe im Fossil verrieten viel über uralte Arten und ihre Umgebungen.

She admired the ossified sculptures, which looked eerily lifelike despite their stone-like texture.

Sie bewunderte die verknöcherten Skulpturen, die trotz ihrer steinartigen Textur unheimlich lebensecht wirkten.

The archaeologists uncovered ossified fragments that hinted at the animal's past lifestyle.

Die Archäologen entdeckten verknöcherte Fragmente, die auf den früheren Lebensstil des Tieres hinwiesen.

The dinosaur skeleton had ossified parts that highlighted its powerful structure and adaptability.

Das Dinosaurierskelett hatte verknöcherte Teile, die seine mächtige Struktur und Anpassungsfähigkeit hervorhoben.

During his research, he discovered ossified remains of creatures that lived millions of years ago.

Während seiner Forschung entdeckte er verknöcherte Überreste von Lebewesen, die vor Millionen von Jahren lebten.

The museum displayed ossified fragments that artfully showcased nature's intricate processes.

Das Museum zeigte verknöcherte Fragmente, die kunstvoll die komplexen Prozesse der Natur zur Schau stellten.

The ossified remains offered clues about the diet and habitat of long-extinct species.

Die verknöcherten Überreste boten Hinweise auf die Ernährung und den Lebensraum längst ausgestorbener Arten.

The ossified area of the specimen was a key indicator of its age and health.

Der verknöcherte Bereich des Exemplars war ein wichtiger Indikator für sein Alter und seine Gesundheit.

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