IELTS Anvil

stagnant

CEFR: C1

Motionless and inactive, lacking healthy economic growth, vital circulation, or innovation.

Synonyms

dormant
sluggish

Common Collocations

stagnant economy
stagnant water
remain stagnant

Example Sentence

Without targeted public R&D investment, regional manufacturing economies risk remaining stagnant.

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