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Date: 1400-1500
Language: Latin
Origin: stationarius, from statio; STATION1

stationary

 adjective
     
sta‧tion‧a‧ry
standing still instead of moving:
How did you manage to drive into a stationary vehicle?
! Do not confuse with stationery (=writing materials such as paper).
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