stasis

noun

inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces

an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped

Roots

stasisstasis- · Greek · a standing still

Synonyms for stasis

stagnationn stagnancyn immobilityn quiescencen torporn inertian dormancyn inactivityn inertnessn inactionn

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The word stasis breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root stasis, from Greek stasis (“a standing still”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.