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stationary

Pronunciation: [ˈsteɪʃənˌɛri]

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Learn how to use stationary in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(adjective) not moving or not intended to be moved. Imagine a car parked on the side of the road. It is in a stationary position because it is not driving anywhere.

Example

The bicycle was stationary while the children played nearby.

Example

The train was not stationary; it was speeding along the tracks.

Example

Is the car stationary or is it still driving?

Context: “status”

(adjective) not changing or staying the same. This is like how your height is stationary when you stop growing.

Example

His health has been stationary since he started his new exercise routine.

Example

Her feelings were not stationary; they changed a lot over the years.

Example

Is your progress stationary, or are you making improvements?

How to pronounce stationary

Pronunciation: [ˈsteɪʃənˌɛri]

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