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stationary

sta·tion·ar·y

stationary

 
 
pronunciation:
steI sh neI ri
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note, Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: not moving; still.
The cars on this road have been stationary for over an hour.
synonyms:
motionless, still
antonyms:
moving
similar words:
calm, fixed, standing, static
definition 2: not able to be moved; fixed.
I have a stationary bike to use in the winter.
synonyms:
fixed
antonyms:
mobile
similar words:
anchored, fast, firm, frozen, inert, moored, riveted, secure, set, solid, stable, steady
definition 3: not changing in condition; static.
The price of bananas has been stationary all summer.
synonyms:
static
similar words:
even, firm, fixed, frozen, permanent, set, stable, steady, uniform
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derivation: stationarily (adv.)
Homophone Note
Are you looking for the word stationery (writing paper)? Stationary and stationery sound alike but have different meanings.
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