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morbific

[ mawr-bif-ik ]

adjective

  1. causing disease.


morbific

/ mɔːˈbɪfɪk /

adjective

  1. causing disease; pathogenic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • morˈbifically, adverb
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Other Words From

  • mor·bifi·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of morbific1

1645–55; < New Latin morbificus, equivalent to morb ( us ) sickness + -i- -i- + -ficus -fic
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Example Sentences

But many times the menses proceed from some violence done to nature, or some morbific matter, which often proves fatal.

But impressibility does not imply disease, although it may make the system more accessible to slight morbific agencies.

Exposure to cold brings with it the ability to withstand it, and not only that but all other morbific influences as well.

But there is nothing morbid or morbific going into these few lines.

The indications are, to lubricate the mucous surfaces, remove morbific materials from the system, and improve the general health.

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