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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈstæɡnənt/
stagnant means: Showing little activity, growth, or change over a long time.
adjective
NO PROGRESSC1
Showing little activity, growth, or change over a long time.
- Sales remained stagnant.
- The country struggled with a stagnant economy.
- Stagnant wages have made life harder for many families.
STALE WATERC1
Not flowing or moving, so that water or air becomes dirty or unhealthy.
- The pond was stagnant.
- Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
- A bad smell rose from the stagnant pool behind the house.
NOT MOVINGC1
Staying still instead of moving or flowing.
- The air was stagnant.
- A fan stirred the stagnant air in the room.
- The water remained stagnant behind the barrier.
Questions about stagnant
What does stagnant mean?
Showing little activity, growth, or change over a long time.
What is stagnant in other languages?
Türkçe: durgun · Español: estancado · Français: stagnant · Deutsch: stagnierend · Italiano: stagnante · 日本語: 停滞した
How do you pronounce stagnant?
It is pronounced /ˈstæɡnənt/.
How do you use stagnant in a sentence?
Sales remained stagnant. The country struggled with a stagnant economy.
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