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to lignified

to lignified

8.9
To become hard and woody in a plant part
  • verb
  • /ˈlɪɡnɪˌfaɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lenificarse
  • After several seasons, the branches had lignified and could support more weight.

Examples

  • In dry climates, stems often lignified quickly to conserve water and provide support.

  • The roots lignified as the plant matured, making them tougher and more resilient.

  • The tree lignified over many years.

  • As it aged, the wood lignified significantly.

  • As the plant grew taller, its branches gradually lignified, allowing it to withstand strong winds.

  • During the season, the stems lignified as they absorbed more lignin, making the plant sturdier.

  • In the process of development, the roots lignified and formed a stronger support system for the plant.

Synonyms

to lignify
vsto lignified
  • Specialized
9.9

To become woody as plant cells make a hard substance

means the same but is used as a past state or adjective

Surface Forms

lignified past
lignifying present participle
lignifies third person singular
lignified past participle

Morphology

lignified = lignify (opaque) = lign + ify + ed

The past-tense/past-participle formation from 'lignify' to 'lignified' is a standard inflectional suffixation.

Etymology

Lignified comes from the Latin lignum, meaning 'wood', and describes the change when a plant adds lignin and becomes 'woody', so stems and roots can support more weight.