stagnancy

• Nom désignant un état d'immobilité ou d'absence d'activité, souvent employé pour des liquides qui ne s'écoulent pas ou pour des situations dans les affaires, l'art ou d'autres domaines où le progrès est arrêté.

A noun describing a state of inactivity or lack of movement, often used for liquids that are not flowing or for situations in business, art, or other fields where progress has halted.

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1. Inactivity of liquidsC1formal

   The state of a liquid being stagnant, still, and without current or circulation.

   Stagnation d'un liquide

   • The stagnancy of the pond water caused an unpleasant odor.
   • Stagnancy in the river led to the growth of algae.
   • The lack of flow resulted in the stagnancy of the liquid in the tank.

   Synonymesimmobilitymotionlessnessstagnationstillness

   Antonymescirculationcurrentflowstream

2. State of inactivityC1formal

   A condition of being inactive, sluggish, or not developing, especially in business, art, or other fields.

   État d'inactivité

   • The company suffered from economic stagnancy for several years.
   • Artistic stagnancy can occur when there is no new inspiration.
   • The industry is in a period of stagnancy with little innovation.

   Synonymesdormancyidlenessimmobilityinactioninactivityinertialifelessnesspassivityquiescencesluggishnessstagnationstandstillstasistorpor

   Antonymesactivityadvancementdevelopmentgrowthmotionmovementprogress