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

That adaptability could be the difference between stagnation and success this holiday season. —Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025

Continue with the offense’s stagnation late. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025

Tensions surrounding this election reflect deeper frustration over economic stagnation, political exclusion, and rising authoritarianism in a country that has not seen a peaceful transfer of power since independence. —Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

However, some argued that SBMM worked too well, leading to match stagnation. —PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stagnation

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