stagnation meaning

UK US /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ 3 syllables

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

stagnation has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

stagnation 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: stagnancy, doldrums

    Type of: inaction

    Related forms: stagnate

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

    Synonyms: stagnancy

    Type of: inaction

    Related forms: stagnate

How to pronounce stagnation

stagnation is pronounced /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with stagnation

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in ON · 10-letter words

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