stagnation

See also: Stagnation

English

Etymology

From Latin stagnatus, past participle of stagno (to stagnate), from stagnum (standing water)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stæɡˈneɪʃən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

stagnation (countable and uncountable, plural stagnations)

  1. inactivity
    The general concern about industrial stagnation inspired an overhaul of the patent system.
  2. being stagnant; being without circulation
    Factors known to encourage the growth of harmful bacteria inside cooling systems include the stagnation of the water.

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French

Noun

stagnation f (plural stagnations)

  1. stagnation
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