stagnant JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈstæɡnənt/ · stag·nant
adjective
- Lacking freshness, motion, or flow; decaying through stillness. The stagnant pool of water was a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
- Without progress or change; stale; inactive. The stagnant economy was a major concern for policymakers.
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Did you know? The word 'stagnant' is often used in environmental science to describe bodies of water that have become still and are no longer flowing, which can lead to the accumulation of pollutants and the loss of biodiversity.