When the economy goes bad, we hear about moribund mills and factories and towns The economy itself may even be called moribund. (especially of an organization or business) not active or successful See examples of moribund used in a sentence. There are four meanings listed in oed's entry for the word moribund, one of which is labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of moribund adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Moribund (not comparable) approaching death If you describe something as moribund, you mean that it is in a very bad condition. Moribund means near death, but it can also mean something that is coming to an end, nearly obsolete, or stagnant For example, as streaming videos over the internet becomes a more and more popular way to watch movies and television shows, the dvd has become a moribund medium.
In a state of decline or near death The word 'moribund' comes from the latin 'moribundus', meaning 'dying' This is derived from the verb 'mori', which means 'to die' The term has been used in english since the early 19th century.
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