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
- a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
- economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation
Type of: inaction
Related forms: stagnate
- 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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