Stationary (adjective)

  1. Not moving or not intended to be moved.
  2. Not changing in position or condition.
  3. Remaining in the same place.
  4. Not active or in motion.
  5. 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:

  1. The car was stationary for several minutes before it drove off.
  2. The stock market has been mostly stationary for the past year.
  3. The building was stationary, but the people inside were moving around.
  4. The patient's condition was stationary and the doctors were unable to improve it.
  5. The company's growth has been stationary for the last quarter.
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