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. 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.
Definition of moribund adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Discover everything about the word moribund in english Moribund (not comparable) approaching death The word moribund is an adjective that derives from the latin term moribundus, which means dying or about to die. it is often used to describe something that is in a state of decline, stagnation, or near death, either literally or metaphorically. No longer active or effective close to failure
In a state of decline or near death The word 'moribund' comes from the latin 'moribundus', meaning 'dying' This is derived from the verb 'mori', which means 'to die' The term has been used in english since the early 19th century.
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