ECONOMICS

Detailed explanation-1: -verb (used without object), stag·nat·ed, stag·nat·ing. to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc. to be or become stale or foul from standing, as a pool of water. to stop developing, growing, progressing, or advancing: My mind is stagnating from too much TV.

Detailed explanation-2: -stagnation noun [U] (NO CHANGE) a situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop: Despite more than 10 years of economic stagnation, the unemployment rate remains low. We are seeing stagnation in the market for cows and sheep. More examples. Many Americans have experienced wage stagnation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stagnation is a prolonged period of little or no growth in an economy often highlighted by periods of high unemployment. A rate of growth of less than 2-3% annually as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) is considered stagnation.

Detailed explanation-4: -noun. the state or condition of stagnating, or having stopped, as by ceasing to run or flow: Meteorologists forecast ozone and air stagnation.

Detailed explanation-5: -adjective. not flowing or running, as water, air, etc. stale or foul from standing, as a pool of water. characterized by lack of development, advancement, or progressive movement: a stagnant economy. inactive, sluggish, or dull.