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Definition of “stagnation”

stagnation (stæɡˈneɪʃən) 

Definitions

noun

  1. the process of becoming stagnant, unchanging, or static

stagnate (stæɡˈneɪt Pronunciation for stagnate ; ˈstæɡˌneɪt Pronunciation for stagnate

Definitions

verb

  1. intr to be or to become stagnant

Derived Forms

stagˈnation noun

Example Sentences Including 'stagnation'

Hall blamed the city's stagnation on the exclusion of ethnic communities from municipal government.
Toronto Sun (2003)
It was struggle, liberation, power, absolute power, decline, and stagnation.
India Today
Making it, he risks falling into the political groove of his mentor, Lord Molyneaux who led the party into smug stagnation.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)
Russell is expecting shares to enter a period of " stagnation " during which they will produce returns of only about 6 % a year.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
That, in turn, has triggered a rally in commodity prices, reversing two years of stagnation.
Globe and Mail (2003)
The British disease of industrial stagnation and labour unrest still appeared to be endemic despite the recent change of government.
Forbes, Bryan The Endless Game
The first of these related to the relative stagnation of British university life in the 1930s.
Bramwell, Anna C Refugees in the Age of Total War
Would it really have been worse than this feeling of stagnation that swamped her now?
Christina Jones TICKLED PINK (2002)

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