Meaning & Definition of word "Stationary"
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Stationary
/ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/
adjective:
- 1. not having movement or action.
- Example: The stationary bike is a great way to exercise indoors.
- 2. not moving or not intended to be moved.
- Example: The car was stationary at the red light.
- 3. fixed in place; not changing.
- Example: He maintained a stationary position during the yoga class.
Etymology
From Latin 'stationarius', from 'statio' meaning a standing place.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stationary bike:
a type of exercise bike that remains fixed in one position
stationary phase:
a phase in chromatography where the stationary phase does not move
Related Words
station:
a place where a specified activity or service is concentrated
static:
lacking in movement, action, or change
Slang Meanings of stationary
Meaning: Used to describe something that is dull or uninteresting.
Example Sentence: That movie was so stationary, I almost fell asleep.