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
: standing or fixed in one place : stationary
b
of water
: stored in a tank but not under pressure
6
: of, relating to, or producing stationary charges of electricity : electrostatic
7
: of, relating to, or caused by radio static
1
: noise produced in a radio or television receiver by atmospheric or various natural or man-made electrical disturbances
also
: the electrical disturbances producing this noise
2
: heated opposition or criticism
1
: of or relating to a position or state
orthostatic
2
: inhibiting the growth of
fungistatic
Synonyms
Examples of static in a Sentence
Adjective
the static installation of the statue in that niche means that no one will ever see its back, which is also of interest
Noun
There was so much static on the radio we couldn't hear the broadcast.
He was getting a lot of static about his decision.
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Florent Bouguin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The front lines in Kharkiv have been relatively static in the roughly two years since, although Moscow launched a cross-border push into pockets of northern Kharkiv earlier this year.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Webs deformed instantly when jolted with static from flies, aphids, honeybees, and even water droplets.
—Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
In conclusion, upcoming product traceability and ESG regulations will never be static.
—Florent Bouguin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The front lines in Kharkiv have been relatively static in the roughly two years since, although Moscow launched a cross-border push into pockets of northern Kharkiv earlier this year.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
One user has even noted the presence of something square hidden within the static, potentially hinting at a single or album.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
Webs deformed instantly when jolted with static from flies, aphids, honeybees, and even water droplets.
—Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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static
1 of 2 adjective
stat·ic
ˈstat-ik 
1
: of or relating to bodies at rest or forces that are balanced
static friction
2
: showing little change
a static population
3
: marked by a lack of movement, liveliness, or progress
4
: of, relating to, or producing stationary charges of electricity (as those produced by friction)
static
2 of 2 noun
: noise produced in a radio or television receiver by atmospheric or electrical disturbances
Medical Definition
static
adjective
stat·ic
ˈstat-ik
1
: characterized by a lack of movement or change
a static condition
2
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