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Stagnant Definition & Meaning

stagnant
adjective
  1. not circulating or flowing; "dead air"; "dead water"; "stagnant water"
  2. not growing or changing; without force or vitality

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Frequently asked questions

What does stagnant mean?
not circulating or flowing; "dead air"; "dead water"; "stagnant water" not growing or changing; without force or vitality
What part of speech is stagnant?
Stagnant is an adjective.
How many definitions does stagnant have?
Stagnant has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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