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- 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
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
steadfast, tight |
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| derivation: |
stationarily (adv.) |
Are you looking for the word stationery (writing paper)? Stationary and stationery sound alike but have different meanings.
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