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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being stagnant. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a state of inactivity (in business or art etc.) wordnet
3. 3
   inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abeyanceapathybalancecatalepsycontemplationdoldrums

Etymology

From stagnant + -cy.

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