stagnation

noun

1. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)

   noun.state

   Examples

   Economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation.

   Synonyms doldrums stagnancy

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation

   noun.state

   Synonyms stagnancy

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. The condition of being stagnant; cessation of flowing or circulation, as of a fluid; the state of being motionless; as, the <i>stagnation</i> of the blood; the <i>stagnation</i> of water or air; the <i>stagnation</i> of vapors.

   noun

   Source: webster1913