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Stationary / Stationery

Different meanings

Stationary means still; stationery refers to writing materials.

Stationary

Use when

You mean not moving or not changing.

Example

“The vehicle remained stationary during the inspection.”

Stationery

Use when

You mean writing materials or office paper supplies.

Example

“Order the approved letterhead through the stationery catalogue.”

Quick check

office stationary, a stationery vehicle

Source checked 2026-08-10 (opens in a new tab)