How Do You Spell FOSSILIZE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒsə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "fossilize" is spelled with two "s"s and one "z" because the "s" sound is followed by a vowel sound, while the "z" sound is followed by a consonant sound. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word is transcribed as /ˈfɑsəlaɪz/, with the stress on the second syllable. This word means to convert or replace organic matter through a process of mineralization, often leading to the creation of a fossil. So, next time you write this word, make sure you spell it with two "s"s and one "z"!

FOSSILIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Fossilize is a verb that refers to the process of transforming or preserving organic material into a fossil by replacing its original substances with minerals. This process occurs over an extended period, usually millions of years, as the organic material becomes buried in sediment and undergoes gradual chemical changes. Fossilization is a natural occurrence that primarily happens to remains of plants and animals.

   In a broader context, fossilize can also have a metaphorical meaning. It describes the act of becoming rigid, unchanging, or stuck in the past. This secondary definition is often used to describe ideas, beliefs, or systems that have become outdated or inflexible over time. When something is said to have fossilized, it implies that it has lost its adaptability or ability to evolve with changing circumstances.

   To fossilize can also refer to the act of petrifying or immobilizing oneself or others due to fear, shock, or surprise. In this sense, it suggests being figuratively frozen or paralyzed in a state of shock or disbelief.

   Overall, fossilize has two distinct meanings, one related to the biological process of turning organic matter into a fossil, and another regarding the metaphorical state of becoming rigid or unchanging.

Common Misspellings for FOSSILIZE

• fosselized
• fosilized
• fossielized
• fossile
• fosslized
• fossilizm
• fosselise
• Fossilizem
• Fossiloll

Etymology of FOSSILIZE

The word "fossilize" dates back to the early 18th century, derived from the Latin word "fossilis", which means "dug up". Fossilis is an adjective form of "fodere", meaning "to dig". The term originally referred to ancient remains or impressions found buried in the earth, particularly bones, shells, or other remains of living organisms that had been preserved in sedimentary rock. Over time, "fossilize" came to be used metaphorically, meaning to become rigid, unchanging, or preserved like a fossil.

Similar spelling words for FOSSILIZE

• fossilised,
• fossilist,
• fossilized,
• fossilise,
• fossil copal,
• focalize.

Conjugate verb Fossilize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fossilized

you would have fossilized

he/she/it would have fossilized

we would have fossilized

they would have fossilized

I would have fossilize

you would have fossilize

he/she/it would have fossilize

we would have fossilize

they would have fossilize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been fossilizing

you would have been fossilizing

he/she/it would have been fossilizing

we would have been fossilizing

they would have been fossilizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fossilize

you would fossilize

he/she/it would fossilize

we would fossilize

they would fossilize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be fossilizing

you would be fossilizing

he/she/it would be fossilizing

we would be fossilizing

they would be fossilizing

FUTURE

I will fossilize

you will fossilize

he/she/it will fossilize

we will fossilize

they will fossilize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fossilizing

you will be fossilizing

he/she/it will be fossilizing

we will be fossilizing

they will be fossilizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fossilized

you will have fossilized

he/she/it will have fossilized

we will have fossilized

they will have fossilized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fossilizing

you will have been fossilizing

he/she/it will have been fossilizing

we will have been fossilizing

they will have been fossilizing

IMPERATIVE

you fossilize

we let´s fossilize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fossilize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fossilizing

you were fossilizing

he/she/it was fossilizing

we were fossilizing

they were fossilizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

fossilized

PAST PERFECT

I had fossilized

you had fossilized

he/she/it had fossilized

we had fossilized

they had fossilized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fossilizing

you had been fossilizing

he/she/it had been fossilizing

we had been fossilizing

they had been fossilizing

PRESENT

I fossilize

you fossilize

he/she/it fossilizes

we fossilize

they fossilize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fossilizing

you are fossilizing

he/she/it is fossilizing

we are fossilizing

they are fossilizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fossilizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fossilized

you have fossilized

he/she/it has fossilized

we have fossilized

they have fossilized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fossilizing

you have been fossilizing

he/she/it has been fossilizing

we have been fossilizing

they have been fossilizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fossilize

SIMPLE PAST

I fossilized

you fossilized

he/she/it fossilized

we fossilized

they fossilized