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   stationary

   /ˈsteɪʃən(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. not moving or not intended to be moved: "a car collided with a stationary vehicle" Similar motionlessparkedhaltedstoppedimmobilizedimmobileunmovingstillstaticstock-stillat a standstillat restnot movinglike a statuerooted to the spotunstirringfrozeninactiveinertlifelessinanimateOpposite moving
   • ▪ (of a planet) having no apparent motion in longitude.
   • ▪ not changing in quantity or condition: "a stationary population" Similar unchangingunvaryinginvariableconstantconsistentuniformunchangedchangelessfixedstablesteadyundeviatingOpposite shifting

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin stationarius (originally in the sense ‘belonging to a military station’), from statio(n-) ‘standing’ (see station).

   Derivatives

   • 1. stationariness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTATIONARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   not moving, or not changing: a stationary car / train. The traffic got slower and slower until it was stationary. The rate of inflation has been stationary for several months. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not moving. still Can't you just sit still for a moment? motionless He stood motionless when he saw the snake.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stationaryStationary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STATIONARY is fixed in a station, course, or mode : immobile. How to use stationary in a sentence. stationary or stationery?

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stationeryStationery Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STATIONERY is materials (such as paper, pens, and ink) for writing or typing. How to use stationery in a sentence. stationary or stationery?

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › stationarySTATIONARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Stationary definition: standing still; not moving.. See examples of STATIONARY used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTATIONARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   not moving, or not changing: a stationary car / train. The traffic got slower and slower until it was stationary. The rate of inflation has been stationary for several months. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not moving.

7. www.grammarly.com › blog › stationary-vs-stationery“Stationary” vs “Stationery”: How to Choose the Right Word

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Stationary describes something immobile, while stationery refers to writing supplies. Understanding when to use each term correctly enhances your writing precision.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstationary adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of stationary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTATIONARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is stationary is not moving. Stationary cars in traffic jams cause a great deal of pollution. The train was stationary for 90 minutes.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › stationaryStationary - definition of stationary by The Free Dictionary

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    1. not moving; standing still. 2. not able to be moved. 3. showing no change: the doctors said his condition was stationary. 4. tending to remain in one place. [C15: from Latin statiōnārius, from statiō station] ˈstationarily adv. ˈstationariness n. Usage: Avoid confusion with stationery.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stationaryStationary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Something stationary is staying right where it is, like that bike, or anything else that doesn’t budge. If your car crashes into a stationary van, it’s probably your fault because that van was parked.