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stagnant

5 definitions • 7 examples

1

(of water or air) not flowing or moving, and smelling unpleasant:

Examples:

a stagnant pond

2

not growing or developing:

Examples:

a stagnant economy

3

(of liquids or air) not flowing or moving, and often smelling unpleasant:

Examples:

Hot, stagnant air filled the subway.

4

not growing or developing:

Examples:

Jobs become scarce in a stagnant economy.

5

not growing or developing:

Examples:

Recently, the company's sales have been declining or stagnant.

stagnant economy/growth/market The business sector was pressing for tax cuts to stimulate a stagnant economy.

stagnant prices/sales/wages

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