CEFR C1

stasis

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: inactivity, dormancy, quiescence, equilibrium

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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.

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