Dictionary Check: morbidity

"morbidity" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

noun

the relative incidence of a particular disease

noun

an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind

Example: "his fear of being alone verges on morbidity"
Synonyms:
noun

the quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you

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