Stagnation

Stag`na´tion Pronunciation: ~nā´shŭn

n.	1.	The condition of being stagnant; cessation of flowing or circulation, as of a fluid; the state of being motionless; as, the stagnation of the blood; the stagnation of water or air; the stagnation of vapors.
	2.	The cessation of action, or of brisk action; the state of being dull; as, the stagnation of business.

Noun	1.	stagnation - a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation" Synonyms: doldrums, stagnancy
	2.	stagnation - inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation Synonyms: stagnancy