Stationary Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

stationary

/ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/ Brit /ˈsteɪʃənri/

adjective

stationary

/ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/ Brit /ˈsteɪʃənri/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of STATIONARY

1

:

not moving

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staying in one place or position

• stationary machinery
• shooting at stationary objects/targets
• The weather front has remained stationary over the Southeast.

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2

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not changing

• a stationary [=_stable_] population

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◊ Do not confuse stationary with stationery.