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   stagnant

   /ˈstaɡnənt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence: "a stagnant ditch" Similar stillmotionlessimmobileinertlifelessdeadstandingslackstaticstationaryfoulstaledirtyfilthyputridputrefiedbrackishOpposite flowingrunningfresh
   • ▪ showing no activity; dull and sluggish: "a stagnant economy" Similar inactivesluggishslowslow-movinglethargicstaticflatdepressedquietdulldecliningmoribunddyingdeaddormantstagnatingOpposite activevibrant

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin stagnant- ‘forming a pool of standing water’, from the verb stagnare, from stagnum ‘pool’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stagnancy noun
   • 2. stagnantly adverb

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   STAGNANT definition: 1. (of water or air) not flowing or moving, and smelling unpleasant: 2. not growing or developing…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of STAGNANT is not flowing in a current or stream. How to use stagnant in a sentence.

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   adjective. not flowing or running, as water, air, etc. stale or foul from standing, as a pool of water. characterized by lack of development, advancement, or progressive movement: a stagnant economy. inactive, sluggish, or dull. Synonyms: lazy, inert, dead, lifeless, dormant. stagnant.

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   STAGNANT meaning: 1. (of water or air) not flowing or moving, and smelling unpleasant: 2. not growing or developing…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of stagnant. adjective. not growing or changing; without force or vitality. synonyms: moribund. adynamic, undynamic. characterized by an absence of force or forcefulness. adjective. not circulating or flowing. “ stagnant water” synonyms: dead. standing. (of fluids) not moving or flowing. Pronunciation. US. /ˈstægnənt/ UK. /ˈstægnɪnt/

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   Not flowing or moving, and often foul-smelling or stale: stagnant ponds; stagnant air. 2. Showing little or no activity or vitality; inactive or sluggish: a stagnant economy; a stagnant mind.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTAGNANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   stagnant. (stægnənt ) 1. adjective. If something such as a business or society is stagnant, there is little activity or change. [disapproval] He is seeking advice on how to revive the stagnant economy. Mass movements are often a factor in the awakening and renovation of stagnant societies.

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   Definition of stagnant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    stăgnənt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Not flowing or moving. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Foul from lack of movement. Webster's New World. Showing little or no activity or vitality; inactive or sluggish. A stagnant economy; a stagnant mind. American Heritage.

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    Definitions of 'stagnant' 1. If something such as a business or society is stagnant, there is little activity or change. [disapproval] [...] 2. Stagnant water is not flowing, and therefore often smells unpleasant and is dirty. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'stagnant' American English: stægnəntBritish English: stægnənt. More. Synonyms of 'stagnant'