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- Dictionarystatic/ˈstatɪk/
adjective
- 1. lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in an undesirable or uninteresting way: "demand has grown in what was a fairly static market" Similar Opposite
- 2. concerned with bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium.
noun
- 1. crackling or hissing noises on a telephone, radio, or other telecommunication system: "the phone was full of static that sounded distant"
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STATIC definition: 1. staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time: 2. noise on a radio or…. Learn more.
1. : exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion. 2. : of or relating to bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium. 3. : showing little change. a static population. 4. a. : characterized by a lack of movement, animation, or progression. b. : producing an effect of repose or quiescence. a static design. 5. a.
a static concept; a static relationship. lacking movement, development, or vitality: The novel was marred by static characterizations, especially in its central figures.
staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time: Oil prices have remained static for the last few months. Synonyms. motionless. stationary. still. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. staying the same. constant Check to make sure your oven maintains a constant temperature.
Static means not moving or changing––it's often used to describe abstract ideas that can't be seen. "The troops were moving all over the country, engaged in skirmishes, but the army's overall position remained static."
Static or static electricity is electricity which can be caused by things rubbing against each other. When the weather turns cold and dry, my clothes develop a static problem. American English : static / ˈstætɪk /
static. (ˈstætɪk) adj. 1. not active or moving; stationary. 2. (General Physics) (of a weight, force, or pressure) acting but causing no movement. 3. (General Physics) of or concerned with forces that do not produce movement.
STATIC definition: 1. not moving or changing: 2. electricity that you get when two surfaces rub together 3. noise on…. Learn more.
What does the word static mean? There are 25 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word static, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. static has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
1. Something that is static does not move or change. [...] 2. Static or static electricity is electricity which can be caused by things rubbing against each other and which collects on things such as your body or metal objects. [...] 3. If there is static on the radio or television, you hear a series of loud noises which spoils the sound. [...]
