Definition of STAGNATION

stagnation

Meanings

Plural: stagnations

Noun

  • a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
    • "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation"
  • inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation
  • Inactivity.
  • The state of being stagnant, without circulation.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin stagnatus, past participle of stāgnō (“to stagnate”), from stāgnum (“standing water”).

Synonyms

doldrums, stagnancy

Scrabble Score: 11

stagnation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stagnation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stagnation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

stagnation is a valid Words With Friends word