solidify
|so-lid-i-fy|
B2
/səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/
make solid or firm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'solidify' originates from the Latin word 'solidus,' meaning 'firm or whole,' combined with the suffix '-ify,' which means 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'solidus' transformed into the French word 'solidifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'solidify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make firm or whole,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make or become hard or solid.
The mixture will solidify as it cools.
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Verb 2
to make an idea, plan, or relationship more definite and less likely to change.
The two companies solidified their partnership with a new contract.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39