morbific

[ mawr-bif-ik ]

/ mɔrˈbɪf ɪk /

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adjective

causing disease.

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Also mor·bif·i·cal .

Origin of morbific

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

OTHER WORDS FROM morbific

mor·bif·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby morbific

Morazán, morbid, morbid anatomy, morbidezza, morbidity, morbific, Morbihan, morbilli, morceau, morcha, mordacious

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How to use morbific in a sentence

But many times the menses proceed from some violence done to nature, or some morbific matter, which often proves fatal.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher|Anonymous
But impressibility does not imply disease, although it may make the system more accessible to slight morbific agencies.
Buchanan's Journal of Man, January 1888|Various
Exposure to cold brings with it the ability to withstand it, and not only that but all other morbific influences as well.
The houseboat book|William F. Waugh
But there is nothing morbid or morbific going into these few lines.
Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled from Her Letters and Journals|Charles Edward Stowe

The indications are, to lubricate the mucous surfaces, remove morbific materials from the system, and improve the general health.
The American Reformed Cattle Doctor|George Dadd

British Dictionary definitions for morbific

morbific

/ (mɔːˈbɪfɪk) /

adjective

causing disease; pathogenic

Derived forms of morbific

morbifically, adverb

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