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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ossify

/ɒsˈfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does ossify mean?

verb

to become or cause to become hardened or rigid, especially as a result of disease or injury, or to make something seem dull and uninteresting.

Example

"The athlete's injury began to ossify, making it harder to move her arm."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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