Antonyms for stationary

Grammar : Adj

Spell : stey-shuh-ner-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsteɪ ʃəˌnɛr i

Definition of stationary

Origin : late 14c., in relation to planetary motions, from Latin stationarius, in classical Latin, "of a military station," from statio (see station).

adj not moving; fixed

Example sentences :

In 1840, was commenced the manufacture of stationary and land steam engines.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

Yet these several combats—of which there were as many as there were villages—were stationary.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

They were stationary, and it was necessary to bring the sheaves to them.
Extract from : « The Age of Invention » by Holland Thompson

If this kind of thing goes on the population of England will be stationary in 1960.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

Stationary tubs may be made of wood, of enameled iron, or of slate.
Extract from : « Rural Hygiene » by Henry N. Ogden

I cannot think of a clearer indication of a direct fall from a stationary source.
Extract from : « The Book of the Damned » by Charles Fort

No weight transference, the weight being on the stationary foot.
Extract from : « Dramatized Rhythm Plays » by John N. Richards

"The main thing for us now is to keep her as nearly stationary as we can," said the captain.
Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens

To a man who had been stationary like Europe, the Teutonic was a marvel.
Extract from : « The Education of Henry Adams » by Henry Adams

Their rank is stationary, and each is content with the position he occupies.
Extract from : « The Faith of Islam » by Edward Sell

Synonyms for stationary

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