passival

/pæsɪvæl/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of inactivity or stagnation, especially in a project or business.

“The company went through a passival due to the economic downturn.”

2. verb

To bring to a state of inactivity or stagnation, especially in a project or business.

“The company’s failure to innovate led to its passival.”

Synonyms

  • doldrums
  • stagnation

Antonyms

  • boom
  • prosperity