Lexic.us

Definition of Stagnant

1. Adjective. Not circulating or flowing. "Stagnant water"

2. Adjective. Not growing or changing; without force or vitality.

Definition of Stagnant

1. a. That stagnates; not flowing; not running in a current or steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of motion; as, a stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in the veins.

Definition of Stagnant

1. Adjective. Lacking freshness, motion, flow, progress, or change; stale; motionless; still. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Stagnant

1. not moving or flowing [adj]

Medical Definition of Stagnant

1. 1. That stagnates; not flowing; not running in a current or steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of motion; as, a stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in the veins. 2. Not active or brisk; dull; as, business in stagnant. "That gloomy slumber of the stagnant soul." (Johnson) "For him a stagnant life was not worth living." (Palfrey) Origin: L. Stagnans, -antis, p.pr. Of stagnare. See Stagnate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stagnant

stagiaire stagiaires stagier stagiest stagily staginess staginesses staging staging area stagings

staglike stagnance stagnances stagnancies stagnancy stagnant (current term) stagnant anoxia stagnant hypoxia stagnantly stagnate

stagnated stagnates stagnating stagnation stagnation mastitis stagnations stags stagworm stagy stahlian

Other Resources: