stalemate — a situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/
Korean meaning: 교착상태, 막다른 상황 (체스에서 더 이상 움직일 수 없는 상태)
Korean pronunciation: **스테**일메이트
Example Sentences
- The divorce negotiations were in complete stalemate until someone mentioned splitting the cat custody.
- After hours of debate about pizza toppings, the family meeting reached a stalemate.
- The peace talks have been stalemated for weeks with no sign of progress.
stalemate
NOUN//ˈsteɪlmeɪt//
a situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible
Chess players reach a complete stalemate with no possible moves
Stale mate blocks every chess move - total stalemate!
Every estimate leads to stalemate, never checkmate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From chess terminology, combining 'stale' (meaning a draw position where a player cannot move) and 'mate' (from Persian 'shah mat' meaning 'the king is dead'). The term later expanded beyond chess to mean any deadlock situation.
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📝Examples
“The divorce negotiations were in complete stalemate until someone mentioned splitting the cat custody.”
“After hours of debate about pizza toppings, the family meeting reached a stalemate.”
“The peace talks have been stalemated for weeks with no sign of progress.”
“The chess match ended in stalemate, leaving both players equally frustrated.”
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