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Definition of stagnancy

stagnancy

/ˈstæɡ.nən.si/
stag · nan · cy
Adverb:stagnantly
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Plural:stagnancies
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Adjective:stagnant
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stagnancy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A state of inactivity, sluggishness, or lack of development, growth, or progress.

Example

"Years of economic stagnancy prompted the government to introduce new incentives for small businesses."

2

The condition of water or air being motionless and having no current or flow, often resulting in a foul or stale quality.

Example

"The stagnancy of the shallow pond during the late summer heat encouraged the rapid growth of algae."

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• Nearby Words

staghorn fern
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the adjective stagnant plus the suffix -cy, ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb stagnare ('to form a pool of standing water'), from stagnum ('pond, swamp').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stagnancy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stagnancy
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