Fossilism :: Fossilism (n.) The science or state of fossils.
Fossilism :: Fossilism (n.) The state of being extremely antiquated in views and opinions.
Fossilist :: Fossilist (n.) One who is versed in the science of fossils; a paleontologist.
Fossilization :: Fossilization (n.) The process of converting, or of being converted, into a fossil..
Fossilize :: Fossilize (v. t.) To convert into a fossil; to petrify; as, to fossilize bones or wood..
Fossilize :: Fossilize (v. t.) To cause to become antiquated, rigid, or fixed, as by fossilization; to mummify; to deaden..
Fossilize :: Fossilize (v. i.) To become antiquated, rigid, or fixed, beyond the influence of change or progress..
Fossilized :: Fossilized (a.) Converted into a fossil; antiquated; firmly fixed in views or opinions.