stasis Synonyms
Another word for stasis
• noun (Context 1)
A period or state of inactivity, equilibrium, or lack of development in which opposing forces balance each other out and nothing changes.
"After years of political inactivity, the newly elected legislature passed a series of sweeping economic reforms."
• noun (Context 2)
A slowing or complete stoppage of the normal flow of a bodily fluid or substance, such as blood through vessels or contents through the intestines.
"Prolonged bed rest can lead to venous stoppage in the lower legs, increasing the risk of blood clots."
• noun (Context 3)
In ancient Greek history and political philosophy, civil strife, faction, or internal sedition within a city-state.
"Thucydides famously analyzed the destructive effects of sedition on the social fabric of Corcyra during the Peloponnesian War."
Opposites of stasis
The opposite of stasis shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: