Both Uses of
stationary
in
David Copperfield
- I well remember though, how the distant idea of the holidays, after seeming for an immense time to be a stationary speck, began to come towards us, and to grow and grow.†
Chpt 7-9
- But it was stationary; and as the gentleman advanced into the light, I saw that he was some years older than when he had had his picture painted.†
Chpt 13-15 *
Definition:
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(stationary) standing still; or not capable of being movededitor's notes: Stationary is commonly confused with stationery; i.e., paper for writing letters. The words are pronounced identically, so be sure to note the spelling. It might help to remember which is which, by thinking "First sit still; then write."