uncalcified
/ʌnˈkælsɪfaɪd/
adjective
- Not hardened or turned into bone or calcium; soft and flexible.
- Cartilage is an uncalcified tissue that cushions joints.
- The baby's skull is still uncalcified, allowing for growth.
- The uncalcified shell of the young turtle was still soft to the touch.
- Figuratively, not set in one's ways; open to change or new ideas.
- Her uncalcified opinions made her a great listener in debates.
- He kept his mind uncalcified by always reading books from different perspectives.
- The team's uncalcified approach allowed them to adapt quickly to new technology.