Stagnant: meaning, definitions and examples

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stagnant

[ ˈstæɡ.nənt ]

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water

Not flowing or moving; stale; lacking in freshness or vitality.

Synonyms

inactive, motionless, still

Examples of usage

The stagnant pond was covered in algae.
The stagnant water in the old well was undrinkable.

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economy

Not developing or making progress; showing no activity or growth.

Synonyms

inactive, sluggish, stuck

Examples of usage

The stagnant economy led to high unemployment rates.
The company's stagnant sales forced them to make budget cuts.

Translations

Translations of the word "stagnant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estagnado

🇮🇳 स्थिर

🇩🇪 stagnierend

🇮🇩 mandek

🇺🇦 застійний

🇵🇱 zastój

🇯🇵 停滞した

🇫🇷 stagnant

🇪🇸 estancado

🇹🇷 durgun

🇰🇷 정체된

🇸🇦 راكِد

🇨🇿 stagnující

🇸🇰 stagnujúci

🇨🇳 停滞的

🇸🇮 stagnira

🇮🇸 stöðugur

🇰🇿 тоқыраған

🇬🇪 მდგრადი

🇦🇿 duran

🇲🇽 estancado

Word origin

The word 'stagnant' originated from the Latin word 'stagnare', which means 'to stagnate or stand still'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe water that is not flowing. Over time, its usage expanded to describe anything that is not developing or making progress. The concept of stagnation has been associated with lack of movement and growth, leading to a sense of stillness and inactivity.