In the quaternion analysis, a quantity that has magnitude,
but not direction; -- distinguished from a vector, which has both
magnitude and direction.
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. Th...
