Definitions

1. verb

to make someone or something seem old-fashioned or out of date

“The artist’s style had become fossilized, and her work no longer reflected the changing times.”

2. verb

to become or make something become inflexible or unchangeable

“The company’s policies had fossilized, making it difficult to adapt to new market trends.”

3. adjective

having or showing an old-fashioned or out-of-date attitude or opinion

“The fossilized views of the older generation often conflicted with the more progressive ideas of the younger people.”

4. noun

a person or thing that is seen as old-fashioned or out of date

“The fossil is seen as a relic of a bygone era.”