sluggish growth

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• Sluggish Economy — A state in the economy in which the growth is slow, flat or declining. The term can refer to the economy as a whole or a component of the economy, such as weak housing starts. When the economy is in a sluggish state, it is generally harmful for a …   Investment dictionary

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• sluggish — slug|gish [ slʌgıʃ ] adjective 1. ) not performing or reacting as well as usual: Sasha woke up feeling tired and sluggish. sluggish economic growth 2. ) not moving as quickly as usual: a sluggish stream ╾ slug|gish|ly adverb ╾ slug|gish|ness noun …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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• sluggish — adjective Date: 15th century 1. averse to activity or exertion ; indolent; also torpid 2. slow to respond (as to stimulation or treatment) 3. a. markedly slow in movement, flow, or growth b. economically inactive or slow • sluggishly adverb • …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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