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Stagnancy (Noun)

A state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The company's stagnancy over the past decade has led to a decline in sales and a loss of market share.
Economic stagnancy can be attributed to the government's lack of policies to boost economic growth and job creation.
After years of rapid innovation, the tech industry experienced stagnancy as many companies failed to develop new and exciting products.
Critics argue that the current educational system leads to stagnancy in learning as students are often discouraged from exploring their own interests.
A period of stagnancy in artistic creativity led to the development of a new style of art, which combined traditional techniques with modern ideas.

Inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The stagnancy of the water in the old well led to an overgrowth of algae and a decrease in its quality.
Stagnancy in the pipe caused it to become clogged and ultimately resulted in a major repair.
In the summer months, the lake's stagnancy caused by a lack of water flow became a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Due to stagnancy in the air conditioning system, the coolant became ineffective, and the entire unit had to be replaced.
The stagnancy of the pool water made it unappealing to swimmers, prompting the owner to hire a professional for its maintenance.