| Stationary | a. [ L. stationarius: cf. F. stationnaire. Cf. Stationer. ] 1. Not moving; not appearing to move; stable; fixed. [ 1913 Webster ] Charles Wesley, who is a more stationary man, does not believe the story. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Not improving or getting worse; not growing wiser, greater, better, more excellent, or the contrary. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Appearing to be at rest, because moving in the line of vision; not progressive or retrograde, as a planet. [ 1913 Webster ]
Stationary air (Physiol.), the air which under ordinary circumstances does not leave the lungs in respiration. --
Stationary engine. (a) A steam engine that is permanently placed, in distinction from a portable engine, locomotive, marine engine, etc. Specifically: (b) A factory engine, in distinction from a blowing, pumping, or other kind of engine which is also permanently placed. [ 1913 Webster ]
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