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Meaning of stagnation
The state of not changing or developing.
Etymology of stagnation
The word "stagnation" has its roots in the Latin word "stagnare," meaning "to make stagnant" or "to become stagnant"
It is derived from the verb "stagnare," which is itself derived from the noun "stagnatum," meaning "a pool of standing water"
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a state of inactivity or disuse
Synonyms
stagnancy
inactivity
dormancy
inertia
idleness
lethargy
inaction
immobility
stagnation
quiescence
quiesency
recession
decline
slump
depression
dullness
lassitude
lethargy
listlessness
torpor
apathy
indifference
unresponsiveness
unproductivity
ineffectiveness
ineffectualness
uselessness
futility
hopelessness
despair
despondency
despondence
Definitions
- A state of inactivity or disuse
- * A state of stability, often accompanied by a lack of progress or development
- * A period of little or no growth or development
Usage Examples
- The company's stagnation in the market led to a decline in sales and revenue
- * The stagnation of the economy has made it difficult for people to find jobs
- * The lake's stagnation has led to an increase in algae growth and a decrease in water quality
Antonyms
growth
development
progress
advancement
improvement
expansion
increase
enhancement
augmentation
acceleration
activation
energization
revitalization
renewal
rejuvenation
regeneration
flourishing
thriving
booming
prospering