Meaning & Definition of word "Stationary"

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.