At the point of death; in terminal decline; lacking vitality or vigor.
From Latin 'moribundus' (dying), from 'mori' (to die). The same root as 'mortal,' 'mortician,' and 'memento mori.' Not dead yet, but the candle is guttering.
Not dead, but the candle is flickering! A moribund language has barely any speakers left. A moribund tradition is fading away. It's the twilight state between alive and gone — which is why reviving moribund things matters! 🕯ï¸
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