stagnation definition - Dictionary

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stag·nate [ stág nàyt ] (past and past participle stag·nat·ed, present participle stag·nat·ing, 3rd person present singular stag·nates)

intransitive verb

Definition:

1. not develop or make progress: to fail to develop, progress, or make necessary changes

2. stop flowing: to stop flowing or moving

3. become foul: to become stale or impure through not flowing or moving

4. become inactive: to become listless and inactive

[Mid-17th century. < Latin stagnat-, past participle of stagnare< stagnum "pool, swamp"]

stag·na·tion [ stag náysh'n ] noun

stag·na·to·ry adjective