stagnation

noun

stag·​na·​tion stag-ˈnā-shən 

: a stagnant state or condition : a state or condition marked by lack of flow, movement, or development

In short, the increasing contamination and stagnation of the segment of river had become a matter of concern.

—Ryan Holifield and Nick Schuelke

In 1664, when plague had struck Amsterdam again, with the usual stagnation of trade that followed its worst attacks, the sight of a shooting star was taken as axiomatic confirmation of divine displeasure.

—Simon Schama

Examples of stagnation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the tournament itself was a disappointment, exposing tactical stagnation and overreliance on past success. —Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

The absence of a proper federal incentive structure will prolong the stagnation. —Robert Ambrose, Fortune, 23 May 2026

While there may be growing complaints about the war as economic stagnation sets in, Rosin sees little sign of unrest, given the tight control of the security services on dissent. —Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 May 2026

Patricia Peck, a council member of Brazil’s Data Protection Authority and author of 46 books on law and technology, said the country’s executive and judicial branches have pushed for big techs to be proactive against crimes online despite evident stagnation of the debate in congress. —ABC News, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stagnation

• ablation
• aeration
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation