Sekirov Dictionary

stagnate

/ˈstæɡneɪt/

verb 6
adjective 1
forms 3

verb6

To cease motion, activity, or progress.
•
To cease to flow or run.
- If the water stagnates, algae will grow.
•
To cease to develop, advance, or change; to become idle.
- Ready-witted tenderness […] never stagnates in vain lamentations while there is any room for hope. — 1826
To stop the flowing or running of
To stop the development, advancement, or change of; to make idle.
•
To be or become foul from standing.
- Air stagnates in a closed room.

adjective1

Stagnant.

forms

stagnated · stagnating · stagnates

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