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DictionarystagnantLack of flow
adjective

stagnant

STAG-nuhnt/ˈstæɡnənt/

Remaining motionless without circulation.

A film of algae covers the stagnant water in the pool.

A small enclosed pool of stagnant water, its motionless surface covered by an undisturbed film of algae and trapped dead leaves, with no inlet or outlet.
Etymology
stagnantLatinstand without a current

Latin stagnare described water standing without a current. Stagnant extends that image of stillness to things that are inactive, no longer developing, or failing to improve.

In context

Arirang News1:11
Japan′s stagnant economy is expected to remain in the doldrums for another few years …
Global economic downturn: Slowing growth, grim outlook 세계 경제 냉각 기류…장기 경기하강 우려도

More examples

  • Opening the windows helps circulate the stagnant air.
  • Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water left in old tires.
  • The fountain's pump keeps the water from becoming stagnant.

Forms

stagnant

stagnate verb — To stop flowing or circulating.

stagnation noun — A state without flow or circulation.

Similar words

still
Describes something motionless, without necessarily suggesting poor circulation.
standing
Describes water that collects and remains in one place.