stationary
UK: ˈsteɪʃənəri | US: ˈsteɪʃəneri
adj. not moving or changing; fixed in place
adj. (of a person or object) remaining in one position
n. (archaic) a person or thing that remains in a fixed state
stationary = station<standing place> + ary<adjective suffix>
- station: From Latin statio (a standing, post, or position), derived from stare (to stand).
- ary: A suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "related to" or "pertaining to."
Etymology Origin:
The word "stationary" originates from the Latin statio, reflecting the idea of being fixed or unmoving. The suffix -ary was added in Middle English to form an adjective meaning "related to standing still." Over time, it evolved to describe objects or people that remain in one place, contrasting with "mobile" or "changing."
The car remained stationary at the traffic light.
She used a stationary bike for her daily workout.
The Earth is not stationary; it orbits the Sun.
The artist preferred a stationary model for the portrait.
The company’s profits have been stationary for the past year.