stationary

adjective

ˈstā-shə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce stationary (audio)
Definition of stationarynext
1
as in static
fixed in a place or position a stationary bicycle is good for exercise, but you won't enjoy the scenery very much

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2
as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition auction prices for that artist's works have been stationary for some time

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Recent Examples of stationary Someone could take a brisk walk, climb stairs or use a stationary bike. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 According to Oakley, Skokie operates 27 stationary cameras, 20 of which are manufactured by Flock, mounted along high-traffic main roads in the village. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Polo was centered 215 miles south of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and nearly stationary over the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday evening. — Desiree Brooks, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 There is no doubt that in the nature of his concept of movement everything is either moving or stationary. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stationary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
  1. static
  2. constant
  3. motionless
  4. stable
  5. immobile
  6. steady
  7. standing
  8. unchanging
Adjective
  • This included buckling, static load, modal, and seismic analyses.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Using sine wave generators and pink lighting so saturated it essentially blots out all other color and shadow, Young and Zazeela created a space that’s somehow both static and full of life.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of static
Adjective
  • Lucy’s constant sense of invention sometimes falters under the album’s new, megawatt spotlight, lacking the enticing mystery that gives their best music its power.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Music, which has been the constant all-consuming river of his life, swells him into an adventure that will change him forever.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of constant
Adjective
  • Stephens and several teammates then appeared to taunt the Oregon players and celebrate the dirty play rather than show concern for a fellow college athlete who was lying motionless on the field.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Moore laid motionless on the turf before receiving assistance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of motionless
Adjective
  • The material allows water to enter the electrolyte layer, helping the electrode reach a stable measurement potential without lengthy pre-adjustment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • That song is about the one thing in my life that feels stable.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of stable
Adjective
  • There’s no explosive element to the Giants’ running game, which doesn’t figure to change with this group of backs and the immobile Winston at quarterback.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Verity is immobile and catatonic, and Lowen learns that the family’s life is also darkened by a child’s accidental death.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of immobile
Adjective
  • That means taking bold swings, alongside crowd-pleasers, with a steady willingness to push boundaries.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Rabid bat detections can vary year-to-year, but Los Angeles County has seen a steady upward trend for more than a decade.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • Crucially, structures have matured past equity into standing credit facilities.
    — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The 43-year-old right-hander, a 10-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young Award winner over 21 major league seasons, left the field for the final time, holding his daughter's hand, as the Comerica Park crowd gave him a standing ovation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of standing
Adjective
  • His unchanging mind leads to an act of extreme violence against Leo.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Everything remains perfect and unchanging, but thanks to this constant attention.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of unchanging

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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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