\Stag"nant\, a. [L. stagnans, -antis, p. pr. of
stagnare. See {Stagnate}.]
1. That stagnates; not flowing; not running in a current or
   steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of
   motion; as, a stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in the
   veins.
2. Not active or brisk; dull; as, business in stagnant.
         That gloomy slumber of the stagnant soul. --Johnson.
         For him a stagnant life was not worth living.
                                               --Palfrey.