calcify

/ˈkæɫsəˌfaɪ/

to harden; to become rigid

calcify in a sentence

“His opinions had calcified into unchangeable prejudices.”

Latin: calx (lime, limestone) + facere (to make)

Related Words

stagnate

to cease to flow or move; become inactive

static

lacking in movement, action, or change

inert

lacking the ability to move or act

steadfast

resolutely firm and unwavering

entrenched

firmly established and difficult to change

immutable

unchanging over time; unable to be changed