lignify

lig·ni·fy

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lig-nuh-fahy]
- /ˈlɪg nəˌfaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lig-nuh-fahy]
- /ˈlɪg nəˌfaɪ/

Definitions of lignify word

verb with object lignify to convert into wood; cause to become woody. 1
verb without object lignify to become wood or woody. 1
noun lignify Make rigid and woody by the deposition of lignin in cell walls. 1
verb lignify to make or become woody as a result of the deposition of lignin in the cell walls 0
verb transitive lignify to make into wood 0
intransitive verb lignify to become wood or like wood as a result of the depositing of lignin in the cell walls 0

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Origin of lignify

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; ligni- + -fy

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Parts of speech for Lignify

noun

adjective

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Lignify

lignify popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

lignify usage trend in Literature

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