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stagnation

UK
/stæɡˈneɪʃən/
US
/stæɡˈneɪʃən/

Translations

stagnationnoun
stagnations
pl
stagnationEn parlant d’une eau ou d’un liquide immobile, avec manque d’oxygène et accumulation de déchets.
The pond suffered from stagnation, resulting in a foul smell and the death of fish.
L’étang a souffert de stagnation, ce qui a provoqué une odeur nauséabonde et la mort des poissons.
stagnationSens général : absence de croissance, de développement ou de progrès.
The economic stagnation in the region has led to high unemployment rates.
La stagnation économique dans la région a entraîné des taux de chômage élevés.
Additional translations
point de stagnationTerme de mécanique des fluides.
Synonyms
sluggishness
torpidity
inactivity
standstill
dormancy
stasis
impasse
Antonyms
progress
advancement
development
growth
stagnationadjective
UK
/stæɡˈneɪʃən/
US
/stæɡˈneɪʃən/
Attributive use, e.g. in technical phrases such as “stagnation pressure”
stagnationadjective
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "stagnation point", "stagnation phase").
de stagnationTerme de mécanique des fluides, employé avant un nom.
Engineers measured the stagnation pressure at the probe’s tip.
Les ingénieurs ont mesuré la pression de stagnation à l’extrémité de la sonde.
stagnantSens général : qui présente peu ou pas de mouvement, de croissance ou de progrès.
The economy slipped into a stagnation phase despite earlier optimism.
L’économie est entrée dans une phase stagnante malgré l’optimisme initial.

Definitions

stagnationnoun
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, development, or progress.
The economic stagnation in the region has led to high unemployment rates.
The condition of being stagnant, especially in a body of water, where there is little or no movement, leading to a lack of oxygen and accumulation of waste.
The pond suffered from stagnation, resulting in a foul smell and the death of fish.
(Fluid dynamics) The point or condition at which the velocity of a moving fluid becomes zero, typically against a surface or at a leading edge.
Designers analysed the stagnation at the aircraft's nose to predict heat build-up.
stagnationadjective
Relating to or occurring at a stagnation point or characterized by stagnation.
Engineers measured the stagnation pressure at the probe’s tip.
stagnationadjective
Relating to or characterised by stagnation; showing little or no movement, growth, or progress (used before a noun).
The economy slipped into a stagnation phase despite earlier optimism.
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