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What is another word for Stagnation? – 123 Stagnation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dormancy inactivity inertia stagnancy idle inactive inert stagnant motionless still static unmoving unchanging immobile stable quiescent dormant lethargic torpid sluggish slow unprogressive backward declining deteriorating retrogressive regressive recession depression inaction idleness inertness stagnation complacency apathy lethargy lassitude languor listlessness torpor

    Meaning of Stagnation

    The state of not changing or developing, or a situation in which there is no activity, progress, or improvement.

    Definitions

    • The state of being stagnant or inactive
    • * A state of inactivity or disuse
    • * A period of little or no growth or development

    Etymology of Stagnation

    The word "stagnation" comes from the Latin "stagnare," which means to become stagnant, and the suffix "-tion," which forms a noun indicating a state or condition.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe a state of inactivity or disuse, and has been applied to various fields such as economics, biology, and psychology.

    Example Uses

    • The company's stagnation in the market led to a decline in sales and revenue.
    • * The stagnation of the economy has resulted in high unemployment rates.
    • * The pond's stagnation was due to the lack of water circulation and oxygen.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    progress growth development improvement advancement expansion increase enhancement flourishment thriving prospering booming flourishing blooming activation energization revitalization rejuvenation renovation renewal regeneration

    Related Nouns

    decline recession depression inertia dormancy inactivity idleness lethargy apathy complacency stagnancy inaction immobility stability quiescence torpor languor lassitude listlessness sluggishness

    Related Verbs

    decline recess depress stagnate idle inactive inert motionless still static unmoving unchanging immobilize stabilize quiesce languish lassitude listless sluggish slow

    Related Adjectives

    dormant inactive inert stagnant motionless still static unmoving unchanging immobile stable quiescent lethargic torpid sluggish slow unprogressive backward declining deteriorating retrogressive regressive