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Stationery vs Stationary

What is the difference between office stationery and office stationary?  Stationery includes all office supplies and equipment. However, this should not be confused with stationary which has very little to do with office supplies.

It is very surprising to know that people often mis-spell stationery when looking for office supplies by typing stationary, as in standing still or not moving.


A definition of stationery

  • Noun [U]
  • Items needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils and envelopes
  • Good quality paper for writing letters on and matching envelopes

A definition of stationer

  • Noun [C]
  • A person or business that sells stationery

A definition of stationers

  • Noun [C] UK
  • A shop which sells stationery

A Definition of Stationary

  • Adjective
  • Not moving, or not changing
  • A stationary car or train
  • The traffic got slower and slower until it was stationary.
  • The rate of inflation has been stationary for several months.

 

(Adapted from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

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