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stagnant definition

stag·nant (stag′nənt)

adjective

  1. not flowing or moving
  2. foul from lack of movement: said of water, etc.
  3. not active, alert, etc.; sluggish a stagnant mind

Etymology: L stagnans, prp. of stagnare: see stagnate

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