"semistationary" meaning in English

See semistationary in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: semi- + stationary Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|stationary}} semi- + stationary Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semistationary (not comparable)
  1. Allowing only a limited range of movement. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-semistationary-en-adj-rp~UUy71 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 39 40 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with semi-: 31 36 33
  2. Staying on one place or form, although capable of change on occasion. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-semistationary-en-adj-OIZ8Tt4m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 39 40 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with semi-: 31 36 33
  3. (mathematics) Having the same properties over time, although possibly showing different behavior in stability intervals. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-semistationary-en-adj-tkCBD6VK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 39 40 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with semi-: 31 36 33 Topics: mathematics, sciences

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