stagnation (n.)

  1. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation

    [ Syn: stagnancy , doldrums ]

  2. inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation

    [ Syn: stagnancy ]

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