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.

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

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something that is dull or uninteresting.
That movie was so stationary, I almost fell asleep.