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stationary definition

sta·tion·ary (stā′s̸hə ner′ē)

adjective

  1. not moving or not movable; fixed or still
  2. unchanging in condition, value, etc.; not increasing or decreasing
  3. not migratory or itinerant

Etymology: ME stacionarye < L stationarius < statio: see station

noun pl. stationaries -·ar′·ies

a person or thing that is stationary

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stationary Synonyms

stationary

modif.

fixed, stable, permanent; see motionless 1.


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stationary Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • request: I can also create other stationary on request i.e. Anniversary, Birthday, Engagement etc. Please contact me for information.

Modifies a noun

  • turret: You'll also find stationary turrets which can prove vital to your efforts.

Modifying Another Word

  • practically: Now, I don't get out of my seat until the train is practically stationary.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: To the S the front remained stationary over the Menai Strait.

Preposition: in

  • sky: It appears stationary in the sky because it is heading directly toward you.

Preposition: with

  • respect: Stator -- part of assembly that remains stationary with respect to a rotating part.

Preposition: for

  • minute: Turn off your engine if your car is stationary for two minutes or more.
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stationary quotes

All is flux, nothing is stationary.

-Heraclitus   fl.500

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