stagnancy

UK: /ˈstægnənsɪ/

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

stag•nant /ˈstægnənt/   adj. 

1. of or relating to stagnation:
   a stagnant pool of water; a stagnant economy.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

stag•nant  (stag′nənt), adj. 

1. not flowing or running, as water, air, etc.
2. stale or foul from standing, as a pool of water.
3. characterized by lack of development, advancement, or progressive movement:
   a stagnant economy.
4. inactive, sluggish, or dull.

• Latin stāgnant- (stem of stāgnāns), present participle of stāgnāre to stagnate; see -ant
• 1660–70

stag′nan•cy, stag′nance, n. 
stag′nant•ly, adv. 
Synonyms

• 4. dormant, lifeless, dead, inert, lazy.