Synonyms of stationary
32 similar words · 36 opposite words
Another word for stationary is still. Other synonyms of stationary are stock-still, fixed, stuck, static and motionless. The opposite of stationary is moving.
Synonyms and similar words for stationary
adjectiveNot moving.
- fixedUnable to move; unmovable.
- immobileFixed, not movable.
- motionlessAt rest, stationary, immobile, not moving.
- stillNot moving; calm.
- stock-stillVery still; motionless.
- unmovingNot moving; still; static.
adjectiveIncapable of being moved.
- unmoveableNot able to be moved; immobile.
- immotileNot motile (lacking the ability to move).
- immovableIncapable of being physically moved: fixed.
- inanimateLacking the quality or ability of motion; as an inanimate object.
- inertUnable to move or act; inanimate.
- lifelessInanimate; having no life.
- sessilePermanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about.
- staticUnchanging; that cannot or does not change.
- rigidFixed, rather than moving.
- stuckUnable to move.
- unmovableNot physically able to be moved.
adjectiveUnchanging.
- changelessUnchanging.
- constant
- immutable
- unchangingRemaining constantly unchanged.
- nonchangingUnchanging.
- unalteringNot altering; unchanging, constant.
- unvaryingPersistent, constant, changeless.
- equal obsoleteNot variable; equable; uniform; even.
Opposite of stationary
adjectiveNot moving.
- in motionMoving; having movement; on the move; not stationary.
- movingThat moves or move.
- on the moveChanging location; in motion.
- afoot figuratively
- animatePossessing the quality or ability of motion.
- astir
- dynamic
- mobileCapable of being moved, especially on wheels.
- on the wing figuratively
- under sail figuratively
- unstillNot still; changing or in motion.
- cursory obsoleteRunning about; not stationary.
adjectiveIncapable of being moved.
adjectiveUnchanging.
- changingChange; alteration.
- mutable
- variableLikely to vary.
- changeable
- changefulChanging frequently; very susceptible to change.
- everchangingFrequently or constantly changing.
- fickle figuratively
- fluid
- inconstant
- labile
- moody
- shiftableThat can be shifted.
- up-and-down
- unstable
- volatile
- wavering
- changeling archaic, rareChangeable, fickle, inconstant, wavering.
Meaning of stationary
- adjective Not moving.
- adjective Incapable of being moved.
- adjective Unchanging.
stationary in other languages
Questions about synonyms of stationary
- What is another word for stationary?
- Stationary has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as still, stock-still, fixed, stuck, static, motionless, immobile and lifeless.
- What is the opposite of stationary?
- The opposite of stationary is moving. Other antonyms of stationary are mobile, movable, animate and variable.
- What does stationary mean?
- Stationary means not moving.
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