moribund
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adjective \ˈmȯr-ə-(ˌ)bənd, ˈmär-\Definition of MORIBUND
1
: being in the state of dying : approaching death
2
: being in a state of inactivity or obsolescence
— mor·i·bun·di·ty \ˌmȯr-ə-ˈbən-də-tē, ˌmär-\ noun
See Examples of MORIBUND
- an actor who is trying to revive his moribund career
- The peace talks are moribund.
Origin of MORIBUND
Latin moribundus, from mori to die — more at murder
First Known Use: circa 1721
Related to MORIBUND
- Synonyms
- dying, at death's door
mor·i·bund
adjective \ˈmȯr-ə-(ˌ)bənd, ˈmär-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MORIBUND
: being in the state of dying : approaching death <in the moribund patient deepening stupor and coma are the usual preludes to death—Norman Cameron>
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