stagnation — the state of not flowing or moving; lack of activity, growth, or development
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of not flowing or moving; lack of activity, growth, or development
Pronunciation (IPA): /stæɡˈneɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 정체, 침체 (물이나 공기가 흐르지 않는 상태; 활동이나 성장이 없는 상태)
Korean pronunciation: 스**태**그네이션
Example Sentences
- The company's growth hit a wall of stagnation after the CEO started collecting rubber ducks instead of making business decisions.
- Water stagnation in the pond created perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes.
- His career stagnation was so severe that his business cards had started growing moss.
stagnation
NOUN//stæɡˈneɪʃən//
the state of not flowing or moving; lack of activity, growth, or development
A businessman contemplates the stagnation of the lifeless pond
A nation breaks free from stagnation through creation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'stagnatus' (stagnant, standing still), derived from 'stagnum' meaning pool or standing water. The word entered English through Old French and Latin roots, referring to water that is not flowing.
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📝Examples
“The company's growth hit a wall of stagnation after the CEO started collecting rubber ducks instead of making business decisions.”
“Water stagnation in the pond created perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes.”
“His career stagnation was so severe that his business cards had started growing moss.”
“The government introduced new policies to combat economic stagnation.”
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