Stasis
Noun
- A state of static balance or equilibrium; stagnation.
- A state or period of stability during which little or no evolutionary change in a lineage occurs.
Example Sentences
“The whole industry’s been in stasis waiting to see what the new regulations will actually look like.”
“The negotiations have been in stasis since February, and nobody seems willing to make the first move.”
“I can feel myself slipping into stasis at my job, and I think it’s time for a new challenge.”
Word Origin
Greek, mid-18th century
Why this word?
To be in stasis means to be in a state of stagnation or equilibrium — negative and positive connotations, respectively. Someone who is scared to try for a new goal because they’re afraid of giving up a safe situation can be in stasis, as can someone who is perfectly happy with their calm and balanced lifestyle. The noun “stasis” comes from the Greek word of the same spelling, meaning “act of condition of standing, stopping,” which comes from “histasthai,” meaning “to stand.”
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