Definitions for stagnant
ˈstæg nəntstag·nant

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. dead(a), stagnantadjective

   not circulating or flowing

   "dead air"; "dead water"; "stagnant water"

2. stagnant, moribundadjective

   not growing or changing; without force or vitality

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. stagnantadjective

   Lacking freshness, motion, flow, progress, or change; stale; motionless; still.

2. Etymology: From stagnant, from stagnans, present participle of stagno

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. STAGNANTadjective

   Motionless; still; not agitated; not flowing; not running.

   Etymology: stagnans, Latin.

   What does the flood from putrefaction keep?
   Should it be stagnant in its ample seat,
   The sun would through it spread destructive heat. Richard Blackmore.

   ’Twas owing to this hurry and action of the water that the sand now was cast into layers, and not to a regular settlement, from a water quiet and stagnant. John Woodward.

   Immur’d and busied in perpetual sloth,
   That gloomy slumber of the stagnant soul. Irene.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stagnant

   Stagnant generally refers to something that is not flowing or moving, lacks activity, growth or development, or is characterized by a lack of progress or change. It could relate to water, economy, business, personal growth, etc.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Stagnantadjective

   that stagnates; not flowing; not running in a current or steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of motion; as, a stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in the veins

2. Stagnantadjective

   not active or brisk; dull; as, business in stagnant

3. Etymology: [L. stagnans, -antis, p. pr. of stagnare. See Stagnate.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stagnant

   stag′nant, adj. stagnating: not flowing: motionless: impure from being motionless: not brisk: dull.—n. Stag′nancy, the state of being stagnant.—adv. Stag′nantly.—v.i. Stag′nate, to cease to flow: to become dull or motionless.—n. Stagnā′tion, act of stagnating: state of being stagnant or motionless: dullness. [L. stagnans, -antis, pr.p. of stagnāre.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stagnant in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stagnant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of stagnant in a Sentence

1. The IOC:

   A plan has already been put in place for the Rio Olympics the Games venues in the lead-up to and at Rio Olympics the Games time, which will see them inspected on a daily basis in order to ensure that any puddles of stagnant water -- where the mosquitoes breed -- are removed, therefore minimizing the risk of athletes and visitors coming into contact with mosquitoes, rio 2016 will also continue to follow the virus prevention and control measures provided by the authorities, and will provide the relevant guidance to Rio Olympics the Games athletes and visitors.

2. Peter Cardillo:

   The focus remains on oil and the impact of low oil prices, which points to slowing growth and possibly, even stagnant to negative growth here in the United States.

3. Sam Harrison:

   On some courses, the lakes are more like sewers, in those stagnant pools you can catch diseases, so you have to wear a head guard, a bit like an all-in-one wetsuit, so nothing can get on you.

4. Nobuhiko Kuramochi:

   While the economy is stagnant, the Bank Of Japan imposed a negative interest rate policy. There are lots of concerns in the market, and the government needs to come up with a growth strategy and fiscal policy to lift the economy and the mood.

5. John Anderson:

   It's all about the absolute basics of personal hygiene. No windows open, full spray repellent and not putting yourself near water at night because that's when mosquitoes bite, in the slalom there is no stagnant water at all, it's crystal clear and chlorinated. But the sprint course is a natural lake in the middle of Rio so when the sun goes down, if you're there, there will be mosquitoes about.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=stagnant
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stagnant
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=stagnant
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stagnant
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=stagnant