stasis — a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsteɪsɪs/
Example Sentences
- My career has been in complete stasis since I started binge-watching Netflix.
- The peace talks resulted in political stasis rather than progress.
- After three cups of coffee, my productivity paradoxically entered a state of stasis.
stasis
NOUN[/ˈsteɪsɪs/]
a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium
💡 Concept
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsteɪsɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsteɪsɪs/
🌳Etymology
Rootsta-
Suffix--sis
Origin
From Greek 'stasis' meaning 'a standing still' or 'standing position'. Originally referred to political discord or civil strife in ancient Greece, but evolved to mean a state of balance or inactivity.
Breakdown
sta- (to stand) + -sis (state/condition suffix)
🎵Rhyme
basisoasiscrisis
basis
oasis
crisis
🔗Collocations
political stasis
economic stasis
cultural stasis
break the stasis
period of stasis
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My career has been in complete stasis since I started binge-watching Netflix.”
“The peace talks resulted in political stasis rather than progress.”
😄 Fun example
“After three cups of coffee, my productivity paradoxically entered a state of stasis.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
inertiastandstillequilibriumdeadlockimpasse
Antonyms
progressmovementchange
Related
staticstabilitystatus quogridlock
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