Stationary
(adjective)
- Not moving or not intended to be moved.
- Not changing in position or condition.
- Remaining in the same place.
- Not active or in motion.
- Not progressing or developing.
Origin:
The word stationary comes from the latin word "stāre" which means "to stand". it has been used in english since the 15th century.
Examples:
- The car was stationary for several minutes before it drove off.
- The stock market has been mostly stationary for the past year.
- The building was stationary, but the people inside were moving around.
- The patient's condition was stationary and the doctors were unable to improve it.
- The company's growth has been stationary for the last quarter.