stagnation

See also: Stagnation

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /stæɡˈneɪʃən/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

stagnation (countable and uncountable, plural stagnations)

  1. Inactivity.
    The general concern about industrial stagnation inspired an overhaul of the patent system.
  2. The state of being stagnant, without circulation.
    Factors known to encourage the growth of harmful bacteria inside cooling systems include the stagnation of the water.

Derived terms

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French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /staɡ.na.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

stagnation f (plural stagnations)

  1. stagnation

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