stationary — Not moving or not intended to be moved; remaining in one place without motion or change in position.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not moving or not intended to be moved; remaining in one place without motion or change in position.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/
Korean meaning: 정지한, 움직이지 않는, 고정된
Korean pronunciation: 스테이-셔네리 (강세: 스테이)
Example Sentences
- My boss has been stationary at his desk for 8 hours straight - I think he's merged with his chair!
- The stationary satellite maintains its position above the equator.
- Despite the chaos around him, he remained stationary like a zen master in meditation.
stationary
ADJECTIVE//ˈsteɪʃəˌneri//
Not moving or not intended to be moved; remaining in one place without motion or change in position.
Not moving or not intended to be moved; remaining in one place without motion or change in position.
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The guard stays stationary, heeding every cautionary sign!
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Origin
From Latin 'stationarius' meaning 'belonging to a military station or post.' This comes from 'statio' meaning 'a standing place' or 'position,' which evolved to describe anything that remains fixed in one place.
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“My boss has been stationary at his desk for 8 hours straight - I think he's merged with his chair!”
“The stationary satellite maintains its position above the equator.”
“Despite the chaos around him, he remained stationary like a zen master in meditation.”
“The economy has been stationary for months, like a car stuck in neutral.”
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