Nearby Words
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing: The fat congealed on the top of the soup.
2.
to curdle; coagulate, as a fluid.
3.
to make or become fixed, as ideas, sentiments, or principles: Some philosophic systems lost their vitality and congealed.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English congelen (< Middle French congeler) < Latin congelāre, equivalent to con- con- + gelāre to freeze; see gelid
1350–1400; Middle English congelen (< Middle French congeler) < Latin congelāre, equivalent to con- con- + gelāre to freeze; see gelid
Related forms
con·geal·a·ble, adjective
con·geal·a·bil·i·ty, con·geal·a·ble·ness, noun
con·geal·ed·ness, noun
con·geal·er, noun
con·geal·ment, noun
EXPANDhalf-con·gealed, adjective
non·con·geal·ing, adjective, noun
un·con·geal, verb (used without object)
un·con·geal·a·ble, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. harden, set, jell, solidify.
1. harden, set, jell, solidify.
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