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moribund adj

Moribund means dying. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of moribund

  • dying
  • in decline

Usage examples of moribund

The once-popular magazine was moribund, losing readers, advertisers, and staff every month.

By the time the rescuers arrived, the plant was moribund, with dry leaves and almost no green stems.

The committee revived a moribund project that had been inactive for years and close to cancellation.

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