Stagnation: meaning, definitions and examples

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stagnation

 

[ stæɡˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

economic

Stagnation refers to a period of little or no growth in an economy, characterized by high unemployment rates, low consumer spending, and a lack of innovation. It can lead to a decline in living standards and economic hardship for individuals and businesses.

Synonyms

sluggishness, stalemate, standstill

Examples of usage

  • The country experienced economic stagnation after the financial crisis.
  • The government's failure to address the issue has resulted in stagnation.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Stagnation can also refer to a lack of development or progress in any area, such as personal growth, career advancement, or creativity. It is often associated with a feeling of being stuck or unable to move forward.

Synonyms

inactivity, staleness, stuckness

Examples of usage

  • She felt a sense of stagnation in her career and decided to make a change.
  • The lack of new ideas led to stagnation in the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "stagnation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estagnação

🇮🇳 स्थिरता

🇩🇪 Stagnation

🇮🇩 stagnasi

🇺🇦 стагнація

🇵🇱 stagnacja

🇯🇵 停滞 (ていたい)

🇫🇷 stagnation

🇪🇸 estancamiento

🇹🇷 durgunluk

🇰🇷 정체 (停滞)

🇸🇦 ركود

🇨🇿 stagnace

🇸🇰 stagnácia

🇨🇳 停滞 (tíngzhì)

🇸🇮 stagnacija

🇮🇸 stöðnun

🇰🇿 тоқырау

🇬🇪 სტაგნაცია

🇦🇿 stagnasiya

🇲🇽 estancamiento

Etymology

The word 'stagnation' comes from the Latin word 'stagnatio', which means 'a standing still'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a lack of movement or progress. The concept of stagnation has been a recurring theme in economic and social discussions, especially during times of economic downturns or periods of slow growth.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,762, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.