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Learn “Stagnant”

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Stagnant

adjective/STAG-nunt/

Meaning

Not moving or flowing, and often stale as a result.

In context

With no new ideas, the club's membership stayed stagnant all year.

Remember it

Stagnant sounds like 'stag' standing still — nothing moves, so the water turns stale.

Use it well

Use for still water or for growth and progress that has stopped.