morbifical

/mɔrbɪˈfɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or causing disease or decay

“The morbifical conditions in the abandoned factory were hazardous to the health of those who entered.”

2. noun

a disease-causing or decay-inducing factor

“The morbifical agent in the water supply was identified as a toxic chemical.”

Synonyms

  • morbid
  • pathogenic

Antonyms

  • salubrious
  • salutary