stagnate — to stop developing; become inactive or dull
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stop developing; become inactive or dull
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstæɡneɪt/
Korean meaning: 침체되다, 정체되다, 발전이 멈추다
Korean pronunciation: **스태**그네이트
Example Sentences
- My Instagram followers count has been stagnating at 50 for three years now.
- Without new challenges, even the most talented employees will stagnate.
- His dating life has been stagnating since he discovered online gaming.
stagnate
VERB//ˈstæɡneɪt//
to stop developing; become inactive or dull
The old bookstore owner watches his business stagnate while competitors thrive
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Origin
From Latin 'stagnatus', the past participle of 'stagnare', meaning 'to be still or motionless'. The Latin root is related to 'stagnum', meaning 'pool' or 'standing water'.
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“My Instagram followers count has been stagnating at 50 for three years now.”
“Without new challenges, even the most talented employees will stagnate.”
“His dating life has been stagnating since he discovered online gaming.”
“The company's profits began to stagnate when they stopped innovating.”
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