ˈsteɪʃnərɪ adj. 1 remaining in
one place,
not moving (hit a stationary car). 2 not
meant to be moved; not
portable (stationary troops; stationary engine). 3 not changing in
magnitude,
number,
quality,
efficiency, etc. (stationary temperature). 4 (of a planet) having no
apparent motion in
longitude. østationary
air air remaining in
the lungs
during ordinary respiration. stationary
bicycle a fixed exercise-machine resembling a bicycle. stationary
point Math. a point on a
curve where the
gradient is
zero. stationary
wave =
standing wave. øøstationariness n. [ME f. L stationarius (as STATION)]