stagnation

noun
UK: /stæɡˈneɪʃən/
US: /stæɡˈneɪʃən/

  1. A situation in which something stays the same and does not grow or develop.

    1. The company is in stagnation because of poor management.
    2. Economic stagnation can lead to social unrest if opportunities are limited for the population.

  2. A lack of activity, growth, or development in a process, economy, or society.

    1. The long period of stagnation hurt the local economy.
    2. Prolonged stagnation in the job market makes it difficult for recent graduates to find employment.

Synonyms

inertia standstill

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stagnation" in English means: A situation in which something stays the same and does not grow or develop., A lack of activity, growth, or development in a process, economy, or society..

The phonetic transcription of "stagnation" is /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stagnation": inertia, standstill.

Example usage of "stagnation": "The company is in stagnation because of poor management.". More examples on the page.