stationary
Translation
stationary, not moving, fixed
Examples
The car was stationary in traffic.
The car was stationary in traffic.
He has a stationary exercise bike.
He has a stationary exercise bike.
Grammar Patterns
((to be stationary)) to be not moving The car was stationary in traffic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: still, motionless, static; Antonyms: moving, mobile, dynamic
Etymology
From Latin 'stationarius', meaning 'of a military station'. Related to 'station'.
Memory Tips
Remember the 'a' in station**a**ry means it st**a**ys in one place. Don't confuse it with station**e**ry (writing paper).