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Lignified

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Converted into wood or wood-like substance.

Sense 1: (Popular Usage) Referring to the conversion of plant tissues into wood.

Example sentence 1: The lignified stem of the tree provided excellent support and stability.

Example sentence 2: Over time, the plant's fibrous tissues lignified, turning the stem into a sturdy trunk.

Sense 2: (Popular Usage) Characterized by being hard, rigid, or wooden.

Example sentence 1: The teacher's voice carried a stern and lignified tone.

Example sentence 2: His face remained lignified, devoid of any emotion.

Sense 3: (Local Usage) Pertaining to the process of turning wood or wood products.

Example sentence 1: The carpenter's lignified skills allowed him to create beautiful furniture.

Example sentence 2: The artist used lignified techniques to carve intricate patterns on the wooden sculpture.

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