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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024stag•nant /ˈstægnənt/USA pronunciation adj. - of or relating to stagnation:a stagnant pool of water; a stagnant economy.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024stag•nant (stag′nənt),USA pronunciation adj. - 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.
- Latin stāgnant- (stem of stāgnāns), present participle of stāgnāre to stagnate; see -ant
- 1660–70
stag′nan•cy, stag′nance, n. stag′nant•ly, adv. - 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dormant, lifeless, dead, inert, lazy.
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