Associations to the word «Stagnant»

Wiktionary

STAGNANT, adjective. Lacking freshness, motion, flow, progress, or change; stale; motionless; still.

Dictionary definition

STAGNANT, adjective. Not circulating or flowing; "dead air"; "dead water"; "stagnant water".
STAGNANT, adjective. Not growing or changing; without force or vitality.

Wise words

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