Synonyms for stationary
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : stey-shuh-ner-ee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsteɪ ʃəˌnɛr i |
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Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for stationary
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