stagnate

verb

stag·​nate ˈstag-ˌnāt How to pronounce stagnate (audio)
stagnated; stagnating

intransitive verb

: to become or remain stagnant

Examples of stagnate in a Sentence

a puddle of stagnating water
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Additionally, the onset of remote work and remote studying since the 2020 pandemic resulted in Gen Z’s interpersonal and communication skills stagnating. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 The case for alternative technologies is gaining ground as Chinese competition accelerates in a market where European EVs lag and overall sales are expected to stagnate in 2025. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 However, as Klein pointed out, women’s labor force participation has stagnated at just 36% since 1995. Gena Cox, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 However, those who lose their jobs or see their wages stagnate may struggle to cover housing costs regardless of lower rents. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stagnate

Word History

Etymology

Latin stagnatus, past participle of stagnare, from stagnum body of standing water

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stagnate was in 1661

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“Stagnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stagnate. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

stagnate

verb
stag·​nate ˈstag-ˌnāt How to pronounce stagnate (audio)
stagnated; stagnating
: to be or become stagnant
stagnation noun

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