Stationary

/ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

not having movement or action.

The stationary bike is a great way to exercise indoors.

not moving or not intended to be moved.

The car was stationary at the red light.

fixed in place; not changing.

He maintained a stationary position during the yoga class.

From Latin 'stationarius', from 'statio' meaning a standing place.

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

station

a place where a specified activity or service is concentrated

static

lacking in movement, action, or change

Used to describe something that is dull or uninteresting.

That movie was so stationary, I almost fell asleep.