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STAGN-uh-nt/ˈstæɡnənt/

Stagnant means not flowing or developing; standing still: a stagnant n, stagnant methods. Still (already in the dictionary) is everyday; “stability” is still an empty cell.

Meaning

Not flowing or developing; standing still (from still, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A stagnant n with an empty cell is a methods fail, not “stability”.”
• “Still is already in this course. Static is the close twin. Stability is a slogan. A codebook line is methods. Write the raw number; then keep the stability if the rule still allows it.”

Good to know

Not moving or developing. Everyday: still (already in the dictionary). Stability ≠ a filled n.

Near in meaning

static, inert, motionless

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