When the economy goes bad, we hear about moribund mills and factories and towns The economy itself may even be called moribund. (especially of an organization or business) not active or successful See examples of moribund used in a sentence. Definition of moribund adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
There are four meanings listed in oed's entry for the word moribund, one of which is labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Moribund (not comparable) approaching death If you describe something as moribund, you mean that it is in a very bad condition. The term moribund comes from the latin word moribundus, which means dying. it has been used in english since the late 15th century to describe things that are at the brink of collapse or demise. It means about to die or near an end.
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