atmosphere-stagnant
|at-mo-sphere-stag-nant|
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/ˈætməsˌfɪr ˈstæɡnənt/
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/ˈætməsˌfɪə ˈstæɡnənt/
(stagnant)
still, unmoving
Etymology
'stagnant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stagnare,' where 'stagnum' meant 'standing water.'
'stagnare' transformed into the Old French word 'stagnant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stagnant' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'standing water,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not moving or flowing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing an atmosphere that is not moving or circulating, often leading to a feeling of staleness or lack of freshness.
The atmosphere-stagnant room felt suffocating after being closed for so long.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 01:24