Meaning & use
stasis
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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