moribund

UK
/ˈmɒr.ɪ.bʌnd/
US
/ˈmɔːr.ɪ.bʌnd/

Translations

moribundadjective
more moribund
Comp.
most moribund
Super.
UK
/ˈmɒr.ɪ.bʌnd/
US
/ˈmɔːr.ɪ.bʌnd/
Typically treated as a non-gradable adjective; comparative and superlative forms are rarely used.
The moribund patient was given palliative care.
Умирающему пациенту была предоставлена паллиативная помощь.
The moribund economy showed no signs of recovery.
Загнивающая экономика не показывала признаков восстановления.

Definitions

moribundadjective
At the point of death; approaching death.
The nurse comforted the moribund man during his final hours.
In terminal decline; lacking vitality or vigor.
Once a thriving industry, coal mining is now largely moribund.