Meaning & use

stasis

noun·Advanced

A state of inactivity or equilibrium in which nothing changes or develops.

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The peace talks reached a stasis, with neither side willing to make the first move.

Economic stasis gripped the region for a decade after the factory closures.

A note on using this word

"Statis" is a common misspelling; the correct spelling is s-t-a-s-i-s.

Words with a similar meaning

stagnationstandstill

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