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moribund
Moribund (adj) means Close to death; dying.
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1
Close to death; dying.
2
Nearly out of use; coming to an end.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin moribundus (“dying”).
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What is the meaning of moribund?
"moribund" (adj) means close to death; dying.
What is another word for moribund?
Other words for "moribund" include stagnant.
What is the opposite of moribund?
Opposites of "moribund" include nascent, emergent.
What are the different meanings of moribund?
"moribund" has 2 main meanings: 1. Close to death; dying; 2. Nearly out of use; coming to an end.
