Used in a Sentence

stationary

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for stationary.

Editorial note

The base, since it knows it's stationary, can derive the corrections itself, and figure out where the object is.

Examples13
Definitions4
Parts of speech2

Quick take

Misspelling of stationery. [Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of stationary gathered in one view.

noun

Misspelling of stationery. [Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.]

adjective

Not moving.

adjective

Incapable of being moved.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for stationary.

noun

Misspelling of stationery. [Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.]

Example sentences

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The base, since it knows it's stationary, can derive the corrections itself, and figure out where the object is.

2

A stationary plant can be optimized to be much more efficient at single rate of torque and horsepower.

3

Thinking about it in this way may help you unite the gap between a moving and stationary charge.

4

Remaining stationary in either the sitting position or the standing position causes constant loading on the lower back.

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This ensures that the satellite will match the Earth's rotational period and has a stationary footprint on the ground.

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That could include a stationary transmitter, which satellites could use to periodically update their location and velocity.

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Off-the-shelf indoor navigation system based on stationary ultrasonic beacons united by radio interface in license-free band.

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If the defensive weapon is initially stationary it could win by being harder to detect.

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Haven't all of their accidents been from other cars rear-ending them, while they've been stationary?

10

Geostationary satellites orbit much further away (~35,786 km) from Earth than non-stationary satellites (~2000 km).

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Defense Support Program satellites are also in stationary orbits so they can watch fixed regions for nuclear missile launches with infrared cameras.

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And 100 meters assuming approach of a stationary object would provide just over 4 seconds for the drone to respond and avoid the object.

Proper noun examples

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Stationary power plants can be optimized much more than a car.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use stationary in a sentence?

The base, since it knows it's stationary, can derive the corrections itself, and figure out where the object is.

What does stationary mean?

Misspelling of stationery. [Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.]

What part of speech is stationary?

stationary is commonly used as noun, adjective.