adj
stationary
STAYSHN-ree
adj
1
Not moving; staying in one place.
"The car remained stationary at the red light."
"Keep the ladder stationary while your partner climbs it."
How to Use Stationary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot moving; staying still.
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Etymology
From Latin stationarius, related to "station," a fixed place.