'Stagnation' definitions:

Definition of 'stagnation'

From: WordNet
noun
A state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation" [syn: stagnation, stagnancy, doldrums]
noun
Inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation [syn: stagnation, stagnancy]

Definition of 'Stagnation'

From: GCIDE
  • Stagnation \Stag*na"tion\ (-n[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. stagnation.]
  • 1. The condition of being stagnant; cessation of flowing or circulation, as of a fluid; the state of being motionless; as, the stagnation of the blood; the stagnation of water or air; the stagnation of vapors. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The cessation of action, or of brisk action; the state of being dull; as, the stagnation of business. [1913 Webster]

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