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- [kal-suh-fahy]
- /ˈkæl səˌfaɪ/
- /ˈkæl.sɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-suh-fahy]
- /ˈkæl səˌfaɪ/
Definitions of calcify word
- verb calcify to convert or be converted into lime 3
- verb calcify to harden or become hardened by impregnation with calcium salts 3
- verb transitive calcify to change into a hard, stony substance by the deposit of lime or calcium salts 3
- noun calcify Harden by deposition of or conversion into calcium carbonate or some other insoluble calcium compounds. 1
- intransitive verb calcify become hardened, inflexible 1
- intransitive verb calcify become lime 1
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Origin of calcify
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; calci- + -fy
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Parts of speech for Calcify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calcify popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
calcify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for calcify
verb calcify
- consolidate — If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
- nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- buttress — Buttresses are supports, usually made of stone or brick, that support a wall.
- thicken — make thicker
Antonyms for calcify
verb calcify
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
- liquefy — Make or become liquid.
- soften — to make soft or softer.
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