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
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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Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
According to SpaceX, findings from the static fire informed changes to the fuel feed lines to Starship's Raptor engines, adjustments to propellant temperatures, and a new operating thrust for the next test flight.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Tonight: Explore! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Be patient with partners, spouses and close friends today, because a lot of crazy static is in the air.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The typical org chart reflects a static structure, but the typical organization is dynamic by nature, made up of individuals, each with their own perspectives and areas of focus.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
According to SpaceX, findings from the static fire informed changes to the fuel feed lines to Starship's Raptor engines, adjustments to propellant temperatures, and a new operating thrust for the next test flight.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
In the audio recording, posted on defense websites on Friday, listeners can hear what sounds like static, followed by a loud roar of thunder.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Tonight: Explore! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Be patient with partners, spouses and close friends today, because a lot of crazy static is in the air.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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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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