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stationary

sta·tio·nary

UK/ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ US/ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛɹi/ uncommon obsolete rare

adjective

1.

standing still

  • “the car remained stationary with the engine running”
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2.

not capable of being moved

  • “stationary machinery”
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Origin

From Latin stationarius, from statio, ultimately from stō (“to stand”). Doublet of stationer.

Phrases

  • stationary air
  • stationary bicycle
  • stationary bike
  • stationary distribution
  • stationary engine
  • stationary front
  • stationary phase
  • stationary phase approximation
  • stationary point

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