Category:Stationary

Sta"tion*a*ry, a. Etym: [l. stationarius: cf. F. stationnaire. Cf. Stationer.]

1. Not moving; not appearing to move; stable; fixed. Charles wesley, who is a more stationary man, does not believe the Story. Southey.

2. Not improving or getting worse; not growing wiser, greater, Better, more excellent, or the contrary.

3. Appearing to be at rest, because moving in the line of vision; not Progressive or retrograde, as a planet. Stationary air (physiol.), The air which under ordinary circumstances does not leave the lungs In respiration. -- stationary engine. (a) a steam engine thet 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.

Stationary Sta"tion*a*ry, n.; pl. -ries (.

Defn: one who, or that which, is stationary, as a planet when Apparently it has neither progressive nor retrograde motion. Holland.