fossilized

Meanings

Verb

• convert to a fossil
  • "The little animals fossilized and are now embedded in the limestone"
• become mentally inflexible
• simple past and past participle of fossilize

Adjective Satellite

• set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
  • "obsolete fossilized ways"

Adj

• In a state of fossilization; preserved in rock.
• Outmoded.
• Having become a fossil; no longer productive.

Synonyms

antiquated, disused, fossilise, fossilised, fossilize, obsolete, ossified, outdated, unfashionable