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Meaning of stagnated
The primary meaning of the word "stagnated" is to stop developing or making progress.
Etymology of stagnated
The word "stagnated" originates from the Latin word "stagnare," which means to become a stagnant pool, and is related to "stagnatum," the past participle of "stagnare"
Historically, the word has been used to describe both literal and figurative states of inactivity or decline, such as stagnant water or stagnant economic growth
Synonyms
dormant
inactive
inert
stagnant
motionless
immobile
paralyzed
halted
stopped
slowed
declined
regressed
deteriorated
worsened
stalled
idle
stagnant
lethargic
torpid
sluggish
languid
listless
apathetic
unresponsive
uninspired
uninspiring
unenthusiastic
unproductive
sterile
barren
unfertile
static
fixed
rigid
unchanging
unchanged
Definitions
- To stop developing or making progress, and start to decline or deteriorate
- * To become inactive, or less active, and therefore less effective or successful
Usage Examples
- The company's sales have stagnated due to a lack of innovation in their products
- * The city's economy stagnated after the factory closed down
- * The student's grades stagnated when they lost interest in their studies
Antonyms
thriving
flourishing
growing
developing
advancing
progressing
improving
expanding
increasing
escalating
soaring
booming
prospering
successful
vibrant
dynamic
energetic
lively
active
motivated
inspired