When Something Is Stagnant?

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

What is something stagnant?

1a(1) : not flowing in a current or stream stagnant water. (2) : without inflow and outflow a stagnant pool. b : stale long disuse had made the air stagnant and foul— Bram Stoker. 2 : not advancing or developing a stagnant economy.

What happens when something becomes stagnant?

Stagnation happens when something fails to change for better or for worse. Instead, it stays the same. In economic terms, a stagnant economy is one that doesn't shrink or grow, or that grows very slowly. Stagnation usually brings increases in unemployment and falling wages.