Stationary

easy

STAY-shuh-ner-ee

adjective

Definition

Not moving or not intended to be moved

Examples

The car remained stationary at the red light.
A stationary target is easier to hit.

Synonyms

immobilemotionlessfixedstatic

Antonyms

mobilemovingkineticitinerant

Categories

GRE Tip

Stationary is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "immobile" or "motionless" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "mobile".

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