stasis

[stey-sis, stas-is]

noun

plural

stases 

1. the state of equilibrium or inactivity caused by opposing equal forces.

2. Pathology.,  stagnation in the flow of any of the fluids of the body, as of the blood in an inflamed area or the intestinal contents proximal to an obstruction.

stasis

/ ˈsteɪsɪs /

noun

1. pathol a stagnation in the normal flow of bodily fluids, such as the blood or urine

2. literature a state or condition in which there is no action or progress; static situation

   dramatic stasis

Word History and Origins

Origin of stasis¹

1735–45; < Greek stásis state of standing, equivalent to sta- (stem of histánai to make stand; stand ) + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of stasis¹

C18: via New Latin from Greek: a standing, from histanai to cause to stand; related to Latin stāre to stand

Example Sentences

In the 1980s, Nicholas led the city out of a cultural stasis and turned it into a global cultural and architectural powerhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

After a few laps of stasis, Norris eased up towards Leclerc.

From BBC

He is a virus entering a perfect, unchanging ecosystem, slowly working his way through the village until his influence has devoured every remaining shred of stasis.

From Salon

“It was about negotiating the push-pull between speed and stasis,” says Lund.

From Los Angeles Times

This kind of stasis, not wanting to try new things and being scared of new things.

From Salon