O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

morbidity

/ˈmɔːrbɪdɪti/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does morbidity mean?

noun

The state or quality of being diseased or unhealthy; a high rate of disease or death in a population.

Example

"The morbidity rate in the city was alarmingly high due to the outbreak of the virus."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for morbidity

Antonyms of morbidity

Rhymes with morbidity