Stagnation

Pronunciation

• IPA: /stæɡˈneɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Latin stagnatus, past participle of stagno ("to stagnate"), from stagnum ("standing water")

Full definition of stagnation

Noun

1. inactivityThe general concern about industrial stagnation inspired an overhaul of the patent system.
2. being stagnant; being without circulationFactors known to encourage the growth of harmful bacteria inside cooling systems include the stagnation of the water.

Anagrams

• antagonist