stagnant
adjective
not flowing or running, as water, air, etc.
stagnancy
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a word derived from
stagnant.
Example Sentences
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Industrial production helped the economy between July and September, despite trade uncertainty, with fixed capital investment also improving from stagnancy in the second quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Priscilla Presley opened up about her ex-husband's career stagnancy.
From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2024
After a period of stagnancy, facing debts incurred by the loss of the expensive plane, the brothers redirected their focus to the land.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 13, 2023
In rankings with considerable stagnancy, the big moves weren’t that big.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 9, 2021
For they are a singular Nation, if stirred up from their stagnancy; and are much in earnest about this Spanish War.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 11 by Thomas Carlyle
