GRE vocabulary
Stasis
A period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.
Example
"After the initial excitement, the project entered a prolonged period of stasis, with no new developments."
Etymology
From Greek 'stasis' meaning 'a standing still, a stoppage,' from 'histamai' meaning 'to stand.'
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