stagnancy meaning

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stagnancy (noun): a state of inactivity (in business or art etc).

stagnancy has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

stagnancy as a noun

  1. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
    • economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation

    Synonyms: stagnation, doldrums

    Type of: inaction

    Related forms: stagnant, stagnate

  2. inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation

    Synonyms: stagnation

    Type of: inaction

    Related forms: stagnant, stagnate

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in CY · 9-letter words

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