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stagnant

/ˈstæɡnənt/
stag · nant ˈstæɡ · nənt
English Definition
adj. motionless; inactive; static
中文释义
停滞的，不流动的
Significado en Español
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Example Sentence

The company's growth has been stagnant for the past year.

公司的增长在过去一年中一直停滞不前。

Synonyms
still motionless inactive
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
stagn (static, dead water) + ant → stagnant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “stagnant” as used in the sentence: The pond was stagnant, with no movement and a foul odor.

  1. A Active
  2. B Dynamic
  3. C Swift
  4. D Inactive
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D — Inactive. “stagnant” means adj. motionless; inactive; static

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Mosquitoes bred quickly in the still, ______ water of the old forgotten pond.

  1. A flowing
  2. B fresh
  3. C rushing
  4. D stagnant
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D — stagnant. “stagnant” means adj. motionless; inactive; static

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Common questions about “stagnant”

What does “stagnant” mean?

stagnant — adj. motionless; inactive; static. In Chinese: 停滞的，不流动的.

How do you pronounce “stagnant”?

stagnant is pronounced /ˈstæɡnənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: stag · nant.

How do you use “stagnant” in a sentence?

The company's growth has been stagnant for the past year. (公司的增长在过去一年中一直停滞不前。)

What are synonyms for “stagnant”?

still, motionless, inactive — all close in meaning to stagnant (adj. motionless; inactive; static).

Is “stagnant” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. stagnant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “stagnant”?

stagn (static, dead water) + ant → stagnant.

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