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- [mawr-uh-buhnd, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌbʌnd, ˈmɒr-/
- /ˈmɒr.ɪ.bʌnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawr-uh-buhnd, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌbʌnd, ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of moribund word
- adjective moribund in a dying state; near death. 1
- adjective moribund on the verge of extinction or termination. 1
- adjective moribund not progressing or advancing; stagnant: a moribund political party. 1
- noun moribund (of a person) at the point of death. 1
- adjective moribund almost dead 1
- adjective moribund not active, ineffective 1
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Origin of moribund
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < Latin moribundus dying, equivalent to mori- (stem of morī to die) + -bundus adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Moribund
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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moribund popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj moribund
- done for — past participle of do1 .
- doomed — fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune: In exile and poverty, he met his doom.
- fading — to lose brightness or vividness of color.
- fated — subject to, guided by, or predetermined by fate; destined.
- going — the act of leaving or departing; departure: a safe going and quick return.
adjective moribund
- failing — Slang. an embarrassing or humorous mistake, humiliating situation, etc., that is subject to ridicule and given an exaggerated importance: Their app update is a massive fail. the condition or quality resulting from having failed in this way: His online post is full of fail. a person who fails in this way.
- expiring — Ending, terminating, dying.
- on the way out — If something or someone is on the way out or on their way out, they are likely to disappear or to be replaced very soon.
- waning — to decrease in strength, intensity, etc.: Daylight waned, and night came on. Her enthusiasm for the cause is waning.
- dilapidated — reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.
Antonyms for moribund
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