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moribund
[mawr-uh-buhnd, mor-]
adjective
in a dying state; near death.
He arrived at the hospital moribund, and passed away a few hours later.
on the verge of extinction or termination.
moribund species, largely due to human encroachment on their natural habitat.
not progressing or advancing; stagnant.
a moribund political party.
moribund
/ ˈɒɪˌʌԻ /
adjective
near death
stagnant; without force or vitality
Other Word Forms
- moribundity noun
- moribundly adverb
- unmoribund adjective
- unmoribundly adverb
- ˌǰˈܲԻ徱ٲ noun
- ˈǰˌܲԻ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of moribund1
Word History and Origins
Origin of moribund1
Example Sentences
Perhaps the most obvious impact has been the sudden revival of Canada’s previously moribund Liberal Party.
At the same time, its moribund economic prospects mean that it can’t ignore any opportunity to earn hard currency.
Despite the pressure on remaining employees to “do more with less,” as managers in moribund enterprises are so fond of saying, the parks themselves have never been more popular.
Yet I also understand why people stick with moribund marriages after the initial thrill has faded.
They have been moribund in passing legislation and even their attempts to gin up fake controversies with committee power went nowhere.
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