Moribund

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔrəˌbʌnd/

Definitions of moribund

adjective in a dying state; near death; on the verge of extinction

Example Sentences

A1 The old man's moribund condition required constant care.

A2 The company's moribund sales figures led to layoffs.

B1 The moribund economy was in desperate need of revitalization.

B2 The once thriving industry had become moribund due to lack of innovation.

C1 The government's efforts to revive the moribund sector were met with skepticism.

C2 The board of directors decided to shut down the moribund division to cut losses.

Examples of moribund in a Sentence

formal The company's moribund financial situation led to its eventual bankruptcy.

informal The old bookstore down the street is looking pretty moribund these days.

slang That party was so moribund, I left after ten minutes.

figurative The once vibrant neighborhood has become moribund due to neglect and disinvestment.

Grammatical Forms of moribund

• past tense: moribunded
• plural: moribunds
• comparative: more moribund
• superlative: most moribund
• present tense: moribunds
• future tense: will be moribund
• perfect tense: have moribunded
• continuous tense: is moribunding
• singular: moribund
• positive degree: moribund
• infinitive: to moribund
• gerund: moribunding
• participle: moribunded

Origin and Evolution of moribund

First Known Use: 1734 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'moribund' originated from the Latin word 'moribundus', which is derived from the verb 'mori' meaning 'to die'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is in a dying or near-death state, the word 'moribund' has evolved to also describe something that is in a state of decline or stagnation.