June 12, 2026

Moribund

adjective

Definition

In terminal decline; approaching death. Something moribund is no longer effective or vigorous and may soon cease to exist.

Example Sentence

“The once-thriving textile industry in that town was now moribund.”

Etymology

From Latin moribundus, from mori (to die).

Scrabble Score

M3O1R1I1B3U1N1D2

MORIBUND scores 13 points in Scrabble.

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