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adjective
- 1. not moving or not intended to be moved: "a car collided with a stationary vehicle" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / ˈsteɪ.ʃ ə n. ə r.i / us / ˈsteɪ.ʃə.ner.i / Add to word list. not moving, or not changing: a stationary car / train. The traffic got slower and slower until it was stationary. The rate of inflation has been stationary for several months. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not moving.
The meaning of STATIONARY is fixed in a station, course, or mode : immobile. How to use stationary in a sentence. stationary or stationery?
The meaning of STATIONERY is materials (such as paper, pens, and ink) for writing or typing. How to use stationery in a sentence. stationary or stationery?
Stationary means 'not moving,' while stationery refers to 'paper for writing letters.' To remember which is which, stationery and paper both contain -er.
Stationary is a condition wherein something is not in motion, whereas stationery is an umbrella term, for writing material and office supplies. Now let’s have a look at the examples given below to understand the difference between these two: I saw a stationary bike, near the stationery shop.
adjective. standing still; not moving. having a fixed position; not movable. established in one place; not itinerant or migratory. remaining in the same condition or state; not changing: The market price has remained stationary for a week. geostationary. noun. , plural sta·tion·ar·ies. a person or thing that is stationary. stationary.
paper, esp. that used for writing letters, or writing materials such as pens, pencils, and books for writing in:
1. not moving; standing still. 2. not able to be moved. 3. showing no change: the doctors said his condition was stationary. 4. tending to remain in one place. [C15: from Latin statiōnārius, from statiō station] ˈstationarily adv. ˈstationariness n. Usage: Avoid confusion with stationery.
Grammar. Stationary means “fixed,” “immobile,” or “unchanging.” Stationery refers to paper, matching envelopes, and writing implements. At a glance, stationary and stationery look very much alike. But they couldn’t be further apart in meaning and function. So confusing them—and they’re often confused—is a noticeable mistake.
/ˌsteɪʃəˈnɛri/ /ˈsteɪʃənri/ IPA guide. Stationary means not moving. A stationary bike is the kind you find in the gym –– you pedal and pedal, but you just don’t go anywhere. Something stationary is staying right where it is, like that bike, or anything else that doesn’t budge.
