stagnant
Translation
still, motionless, sluggish
Examples
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
The economy has been stagnant for years.
The economy has been stagnant for years.
Grammar Patterns
~ noun describes something that is not flowing or developing Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
to be ~ used to describe a state of inactivity The economy has been stagnant for years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: still, motionless, sluggish; Antonyms: flowing, dynamic, active
Etymology
From Latin 'stagnum' meaning 'pool, pond', referring to a body of standing water.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'stagnant' pond as a 'stage' where nothing is happening.