adjective
stationary
STAY-shuh-nair-ee/ˈsteɪʃəneri/
Staying in the same place or condition.
The bicycle remains stationary on its kickstand beside the tree.
Etymology
The base statio supplies the idea of standing or occupying a position. Stationary expresses remaining in that position without motion; its early English use described planets showing no apparent movement.
In context
your car is parked it's stationary and a tree falls onto your vehicle
More examples
- She rides a stationary bike before work.
- Prices remain stationary despite rising production costs.
- The camera stays stationary while the actors move around it.