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- DictionaryStag·nant/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"
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Stagnant means not flowing in a current or stream, or not advancing or developing. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries for stagnant.
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This article provides information about "stagnant", including its meaning as an adjective (not flowing or moving), examples in sentences and its pronunciation in British and American English.
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Stagnant means not flowing or moving, and smelling unpleasant, or not growing or developing. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its usage in different contexts with Cambridge Dictionary.
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.
Stagnant means not flowing or moving, and often smelling unpleasant, or not growing or developing. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as water, air, economy, and politics, with examples and synonyms.
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/
Stagnant means not moving or not developing, growing or changing. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes from OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com.
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 the word 'stagnant' British English: stægnənt American English: stægnənt. More.
