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“Stationary” or “Stationery”

Overview

stationary / stationery are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

stationary: (adjective) standing still. (adjective) not capable of being moved.

stationery: (noun) paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes.

Pronunciation

stationary: s·t·EY·sh·ah·n·EH·r·iy

stationery: s·t·EY·sh·ah·n·EH·r·iy

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Examples in Context

Examples of “stationary”

  • the nucleus appear to a stationary observer as a "gluonic wall"
  • or when the vehicle becomes stationary.
  • networks to exhibit a product-form stationary distribution.
  • Other dispensers are stationary and may have sophisticated features
  • negotiate and slammed into the stationary Juncadella.
  • racing - which typically has stationary starts and race across the
  • charge and mass passing a stationary ion of charge and much
  • better and accurate firepower on stationary and moving targets alike.
  • models having a so-called product-form stationary distribution" More recently, product-form solutions
  • Stationary engineer

Examples of “stationery”

  • such as torn edges, fancy stationery, sopping wet paper, or telegram
  • Force Divisions (42–56), London: HM Stationery Office, 1935/Uckfield: Naval & Military
  • in the stamps and postal stationery of Finland for which he
  • made from bonded marble powder, stationery items and many classic CD
  • and 75th Divisions, London: HM Stationery Office, 1937/Uckfield: Naval & Military
  • an appropriate piece of company stationery in order to look inconspicuous
  • (His Majesty's Stationery Office).
  • Sampoerna A International Cyberworld, for stationery, accessories, clothing like Dunhill, Marlboro
  • the form of stamps, stamped stationery, precanceled stamps, postage meter imprints
  • printing among other work elegant stationery.


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