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- Dictionarystagnation/staɡˈneɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the state of not flowing or moving: "blocked drains resulting in water stagnation"
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STAGNATION definition: 1. a situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop: 2. a situation in…. Learn more.
Stagnation is the state of being still, or not moving, like a sitting puddle of water where stagnation attracts mosquitoes. The root of stagnation is the Latin word for "standing water," stagnatum.
The meaning of STAGNATION is a stagnant state or condition : a state or condition marked by lack of flow, movement, or development. How to use stagnation in a sentence.
Stagnation definition: the state or condition of stagnating, or having stopped, as by ceasing to run or flow. See examples of STAGNATION used in a sentence.
a situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop: Despite more than 10 years of economic stagnation, the unemployment rate remains low. We are seeing stagnation in the market for cows and sheep. Fewer examples. Many Americans have experienced wage stagnation.
Noun. Filter. noun. Inactivity. The general concern about industrial stagnation inspired an overhaul of the patent system. Wiktionary. Being stagnant; being without circulation. Factors known to encourage the growth of harmful bacteria inside cooling systems include the stagnation of the water. Wiktionary. Synonyms: stagnancy. doldrums. status.
the fact of not moving and therefore smelling unpleasant. water/air stagnation. Check pronunciation: stagnation. Definition of stagnation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
STAGNATE definition: 1. to stay the same and not grow or develop: 2. (of a liquid or air) to not move or flow, often…. Learn more.
A lack of action or activity: idleness, inaction, inactivity, inertness, inoperativeness. The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus.
to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc. to be or become stale or foul from standing, as a pool of water. to stop developing, growing, progressing, or advancing: My mind is stagnating from too much TV. to be or become sluggish and dull: When the leading lady left, the show started to stagnate.
