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plateaued

 

[ plรฆหˆtoสŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

growth stagnation

The term 'plateaued' refers to a state in which progress or development has reached a stable level after a period of increase. This can occur in various contexts, such as personal development, physical training, or economic growth. When something has plateaued, it suggests that there has been a pause in advancement, and no further gains are being made despite efforts. It often indicates a need for changes in strategy or approach to overcome the stagnation.

Synonyms

flatlined, leveled off, stabilized, stagnated

Examples of usage

  • My weight loss has plateaued after several weeks.
  • The company's profits have plateaued this quarter.
  • Her skills plateaued, prompting her to seek additional training.
  • Sales plateaued, leading to a reevaluation of marketing strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "plateaued" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น platรด

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅ‡เคŸเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plateau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dataran tinggi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚askowyลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜ๅŽŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plateau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ meseta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท platolar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุถุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ploลกina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ploลกina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜ๅŽŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plato

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ meseta

Etymology

The word 'plateaued' is the past tense of the verb 'plateau,' which is derived from the French word 'plateau,' meaning 'a flat surface' or 'table land.' The geographical term was adopted into English in the late 19th century to describe a large area of relatively level land that is elevated above the surrounding area. In a metaphorical sense, 'plateau' began to represent any stable level of performance or progress, particularly in contexts such as personal development, learning curves, and economics. The concept of plateauing in performance gained prominence in the 20th century, especially in areas like psychology and fitness, indicating a period when growth or progress ceases, leading to the popular spontaneous use of the term 'plateaued' in various disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,968, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.