stagnation

/stæɡˈneɪʃən/

Meanings

noun

Inactivity

Examples :

"The general concern about industrial stagnation inspired an overhaul of the patent system."

noun

Being stagnant; being without circulation

Examples :

"Factors known to encourage the growth of harmful bacteria inside cooling systems include the stagnation of the water."

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Related Words

inactivity noun

/ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɪnækˈtɪvəti/

The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.

"Prolonged inactivity can lead to health problems, such as weight gain and muscle weakness. "

encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

concern noun

/kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My concern for my daughter's health is significant because she's been feeling unwell lately. "

factors noun

/ˈfæktəz/ /ˈfæktɚz/

A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.

"The factor of the trading post bought the furs."

stagnant adjective

/ˈstæɡnənt/

Lacking freshness, motion, or flow; decaying through stillness.

"a stagnant pool"

general noun

/ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/

A general fact or proposition; a generality.

"We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."

bacteria noun

/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/

A type, species, or strain of bacterium.

"The doctor identified the specific bacteria causing the student's illness. "

industrial noun

/ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/

(19th-mid 20th century) An employee in industry.

"My grandfather was a skilled industrial during the 1950s. "

circulation noun

/ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/

The act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.

"The circulation of the school newspaper ensured that all students received the latest updates. "

overhaul noun

/ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/

A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.

"The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly."

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "

inspired verb

/ɪn.ˈspaɪəd/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹd/

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

"The artist was inspired by the beauty of the natural world to create a stunning painting. "