stagnation
pronunciation
How to pronounce stagnation in British English:
UK [stæɡ'neɪʃn]
How to pronounce stagnation in American English:
US [stæɡˈneʃən]
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- Noun:
- a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
- inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation
Word Origin
- stagnation (n.)
- 1660s, noun of action from stagnate (v.).
Example
- 1. It must avoid both permanent stagnation and high inflation .
- 2. The economic stagnation has severely undermined japan 's middle class .
- 3. The primary truth is this truth of stagnation .
- 4. That is a blueprint for economic stagnation .
- 5. Real incomes are rising after years of stagnation .