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stationary
/ˈsteɪʃənri/
not moving or stationary
The car was stationary at the red light.
The car was not moving at the red light.
general
not moving or stationary
The train remained stationary for several minutes.
The train did not move for several minutes.
She stood stationary, watching the sunset.
She stood still, watching the sunset.
Often used to describe objects or people that are not in motion.
Collocations
stationary positiona position where something is not movingstationary objectan object that is not moving
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'stationary' to describe things that are not moving or changing.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'stacionarie', from Old French 'stationnaire', from Latin 'stationarius' (pertaining to a station).
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both physical objects and abstract concepts that are not changing.
Word Breakdown
station
a fixed position or location
root-ary
pertaining to
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