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moribund

adjective

being on the point of death; breathing your last

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
M
Ends with
D
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd

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Definitions

adjective

  1. being on the point of death; breathing your last

    “a moribund patient”

adjective

  1. not growing or changing; without force or vitality

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Example Sentences

a moribund patient

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