Stag"nant (?), a. [L. stagnans,
-antis, p. pr. of stagnare. See Stagnate.]
1. That stagnates; not flowing; not running in a
current or steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of
motion; as, a stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in
the veins.
2. Not active or brisk; dull; as, business in
stagnant.
That gloomy slumber of the stagnant
soul.
Johnson.
For him a stagnant life was not worth
living.
Palfrey.
Stag"nant (?), a. [L. stagnans,
-antis, p. pr. of stagnare. See Stagnate.]
1. That stagnates; not flowing; not running in a
current or steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of
motion; as, a stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in
the veins.
2. Not active or brisk; dull; as, business in
stagnant.
That gloomy slumber of the stagnant
soul.
Johnson.
For him a stagnant life was not worth
living.
Palfrey.
