Meaning of the word moribund in English

What does moribund mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

moribund

US /ˈmɔːr.ɪ.bʌnd/
UK /ˈmɒr.ɪ.bʌnd/

Adjective

at the point of death; in terminal decline

Example:
The patient was moribund by the time the ambulance arrived.
The once-thriving industry is now moribund.