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