Definition of Moribund

1. Adjective. Not growing or changing; without force or vitality.

Exact synonyms: Stagnant
Similar to: Adynamic, Undynamic
Derivative terms: Stagnancy, Stagnate

2. Adjective. Being on the point of death; breathing your last. "A moribund patient"
Similar to: Dying

Definition of Moribund

1. a. In a dying state; dying; at the point of death.

2. n. A dying person.

Definition of Moribund

1. Adjective. Approaching death; about to die; dying; expiring. ¹

2. Adjective. Almost obsolete, nearing an end. ¹

3. Noun. A person who is near to dying. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moribund

1. being about to die [adj]

Medical Definition of Moribund

1. In a dying state; dying; at the point of death. "The patient was comatose and moribund." (Copland) Origin: L. Moribundus, from moriri to die. See Mortal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moribund

morganite
morganites
morgans
morgay
morgays
morgen
morgens
morglay
morglays
morgue
morguelike
morgues
moria
morian
morias
moribund (current term)
moribundities
moribundity
moribundly
moribundness
moribunds
moric
moric acid
moriche
moriches
moricizine
moriform
morigeration
morigerous
morikrase

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