Moribund

Read as \MAWR-uh-buhnd, MOR-\ and means
......in a state of dying; near death
..........on the verge of extinction or termination
..............stagnant; not progressing or advancing

Examples:
A moribund patient at room 206 is calling all her loved ones to be with her.
Many North American-Indian languages are on the verge of extinction.
Most parents don't like moribund performances of their children.

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