stasis (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪsɪs/

Definition

A period or state of inactivity or equilibrium; a state in which there is no change or development.

Examples

• The project entered a period of stasis after the funding was cut, with no progress for months.

• Scientists observed the bacteria in a state of metabolic stasis, barely consuming any energy.

• After the intense debate, the committee reached a stasis, unable to agree on the next steps.

Synonyms of stasis

Words with a similar meaning to stasis:

• inactivity
• dormancy
• quiescence
• equilibrium

Antonyms of stasis

Words with the opposite meaning to stasis:

• change
• motion
• development

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