adjective
- converted into or containing lignin; having become woody or hard like wood
Usage: botanical/biological term; often used in plant science and botany
Examples
- The stem became lignified as the plant matured.
- Lignified tissues provide structural support to the plant.
- Over time, the herbaceous plant developed lignified wood.
- The lignified fibers made the plant more resistant to damage.
- Young shoots gradually become lignified during growth.