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stationary

/ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛɹi/

Meanings
noun
One who, or that which, is stationary, such as a planet when apparently it has neither progressive nor retrograde motion.

Examples :

"The astronomer observed the stationary planet, noting its lack of apparent movement in the night sky. "
astronomy physics

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration astronomer

astronomer noun

/ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"The astronomer presented a fascinating talk about distant galaxies in our school's science club. "

Illustration unchanging

unchanging verb

/ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

To revert or reverse a change

"The software update offered a new layout, but I preferred the original, so I unchanging it back to the familiar version. "

Illustration progressive

progressive noun

/pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/

A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government.

"The progressive at our school advocated for more after-school programs. "

Illustration remained

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

Illustration incapable

incapable noun

/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/

One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

"The incapable student struggled to complete even the simplest assignments. "

Illustration movement

movement noun

/ˈmuːv.mənt/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

Illustration observed

observed verb

/əbˈzɜːvd/ /əbˈzɝvd/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

Illustration lurching

lurching verb

/ˈlɜːrtʃɪŋ/

To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.

"The bus was lurching forward as the driver tried to start it, making all the passengers hold on tight. "

Illustration retrograde

retrograde adjective

/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/

Directed backwards, retreating; reverting, especially to an inferior state, declining; inverse, reverse; movement opposite to normal or intended motion, often circular motion.

"retrograde ideas, morals, etc."

Illustration apparently

apparently adverb

/əˈpaɹəntli/ /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/

Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

"Apparently, the meeting was canceled. "

Illustration apparent

apparent adjective

/əˈpæ.ɹənt/

Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.

"The damage to the car was apparent from the large dent in the side. "