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solidify

/səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.99 in modern English

Syllables
so-lid-i-fy
IPA
/səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make solid; convert into a solid body.

Transitive verb

verb

To concentrate; consolidate, reinforce.

Transitive verb

verb

To become solid; to freeze, set.

Intransitive verb

verb

To transform an open compound into a closed compound (solid compound).

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From French solidifier. By surface analysis, solid + -ify.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/
  • British English: /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

solidifies (present, singular) solidifying (participle, present) solidified (participle, past) solidified (past)

Derived Forms

nonsolidified presolidified resolidify solidifiability solidifiable solidification solidifier unsolidified

Frequently Paired Words

liquefy

Synonyms

set jell

Rhymes With

acidify

Questions

How do you pronounce solidify?
The recorded pronunciation is /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/.
What does solidify mean?
To make solid; convert into a solid body.
Where does solidify come from?
From French solidifier. By surface analysis, solid + -ify.

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