1660s, from French stagnant (early 17c.), from Latin stagnantem (nominative stagnans), present participle of stagnare "to stagnate" (see stagnate). Related: Stagnancy (1650s); stagnantly.
stagnant water
stagflation
staggard
stagger
staggering
staging
stagnant
stagnate
stagnation
stagy
staid
stain