Difference between Doldrums and Stagnancy

What is the difference between Doldrums and Stagnancy?

Doldrums as a noun is a part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors while Stagnancy as a noun is the property of being stagnant.

Doldrums

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors the state of boredom, malaise, apathy or lack of interest; a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium

Stagnancy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The property of being stagnant.

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