stationary
word
Definition
Not moving; staying in the same place or position without changing.
Usage & Nuances
Don't confuse with 'stationery' (paper and office supplies). 'Stationary' is typically formal or neutral, describing objects or people that are not moving: 'a stationary car', 'remain stationary'. Often used in technical, scientific, and transportation contexts.
Spanish: inmóvil - estáticoPortuguese (BR): parado - estacionárioPortuguese (PT): parado - estacionárioChinese (Simplified): 静止的 - 不动的Chinese (Traditional): 靜止的 - 不動的Hindi: स्थिरArabic: ثابت - ساكنBengali: স্থির - অপরিবর্তিতRussian: неподвижныйJapanese: 静止したVietnamese: đứng yên - tĩnh tạiKorean: 정지한 - 움직이지 않는Turkish: sabit - hareketsizUrdu: ساکنIndonesian: diam - tidak bergerak
Example Sentences
The bus remained stationary at the stop for five minutes.
basic
Keep the bike stationary while I check the tire.
basic
The earth is never truly stationary.
basic
He stood stationary while everyone else was dancing.
natural
I thought the traffic light was green, but the cars stayed stationary.
natural
This exercise keeps your legs moving but your upper body stationary.
natural