Definition of the word stationary

Pronunciation of vocabulary stationary

stationaryadjective
đứng im
/ˈsteɪʃənri//ˈsteɪʃəneri/

Origin of the word stationary

The word "stationary" has a fascinating history. It originated in the mid-16th century from the Latin words "statio," meaning "a standing" or "a stay," and the suffix "-ary," which forms an adjective. Initially, the word referred to things that remained in one place or position, such as a stationary trade or a stationary fortune. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include objects that did not move or were fixed in one place, like a stationary engine or a stationary bike. Today, the word "stationary" has multiple meanings, including both literal and figurative uses. Whether referring to a physical object or a state of being, the word "stationary" has become an integral part of the English language. Would you like to know more about the evolution of words or do you have a specific topic in mind? I'm here to help!

Vocabulary summary stationary

type adjective

meaning stand still, do not move, be still, stop

example stationary troops: the army is stationed in one place

meaning not portable, keep in one place

example stationary engine: the machine is in one place

meaning stand still

example stationary population: population remains unchanged

type noun

meaning people in one place; things in one place

example stationary troops: the army is stationed in one place

meaning (plural) troops stationed in one place

example stationary engine: the machine is in one place

Example of vocabulary stationarynamespace

not moving; not intended to be moved

không di chuyển; không có ý định di chuyển

I remained stationary.
Tôi vẫn đứng yên.
The car collided with a stationary vehicle.
Chiếc ô tô va chạm với một chiếc xe đang đứng yên.
a stationary exercise bike
một chiếc xe đạp tập thể dục cố định
I walked down one of the stationary escalators.
Tôi bước xuống một trong những thang cuốn cố định.
Some of the larger birds can remain stationary in the air for several minutes.
Một số loài chim lớn hơn có thể đứng yên trong không khí trong vài phút.

not changing in condition or quantity

không thay đổi về tình trạng hoặc số lượng

a stationary population
dân số cố định
The train came to a complete stop at the stationary platform, and the passengers disembarked slowly.
Tàu dừng hẳn ở sân ga, hành khách từ bước xuống.
The boat became stationary in the middle of the lake as the engine failed, leaving the passengers stranded.
Chiếc thuyền dừng lại giữa hồ vì động cơ bị hỏng, khiến hành khách bị mắc kẹt.
The cyclist was stationary at the traffic light, waiting for the signal to change before pedaling on.
Người đi xe đạp đứng yên tại đèn giao thông, chờ tín hiệu đèn đổi màu trước khi đạp xe đi tiếp.
The painter stood before the canvas, his brushes and paint containers stationary as he surveyed his work.
Người họa sĩ đứng trước bức tranh, cọ vẽ và hộp đựng màu vẫn đứng yên khi ông quan sát tác phẩm của mình.