Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flatliner
noun
/ˈflætˌlaɪnər/
Definition
A term used to describe a person whose heart has stopped beating, often used in medical contexts.
Examples
- The doctors rushed to revive the flatliner in the emergency room.
- After years of routine, his life felt like that of a flatliner, devoid of excitement.
Meaning
In a broader cultural context, it can refer to someone who is lifeless or uninteresting.
Synonyms
- non-responder
- unresponsive person
