a stagnant mind

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• stagnant — [stag′nənt] adj. [L stagnans, prp. of stagnare: see STAGNATE] 1. not flowing or moving 2. foul from lack of movement: said of water, etc. 3. not active, alert, etc.; sluggish [a stagnant mind] stagnancy [stag′nən sē] n. stagnantly adv …   English World dictionary

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