📉stagnation

noun
/stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

a state of not advancing, developing, or moving
the state of not flowing or moving; lack of activity, growth, or development
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.

Example Sentences

The country suffered from economic stagnation during the crisis.

The company faced economic stagnation for several years.

High unemployment led to economic stagnation.

Example Expressions

economic stagnation

Synonyms

standstill, slump, inactivity, decline, sluggishness
Entry 1
standstill, slump, inactivity, decline
Entry 2
inactivity, standstill, decline, sluggishness
Entry 3
standstill, decline, sluggishness

Antonyms

growth, progress, boom, development, advancement, movement
Entry 1
growth, progress, boom
Entry 2
growth, progress, development, advancement
Entry 3
progress, development, movement

Collocations

economic stagnation, political stagnation, social stagnation, wage stagnation, career stagnation, water stagnation
Entry 1
economic stagnation, political stagnation, social stagnation
Entry 2
economic stagnation, wage stagnation, career stagnation, water stagnation

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