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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The idea of a static set — that means that every show is the same and that every performance would contain the emotional quality that locks it in.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
All of this starts to sound, in my view, a little like quantum computing, where the basic compute units are more dynamic than static.
—John Werner, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The traditional approaches to leadership development, often centered on one-off seminars and static content, are proving ineffective in preparing leaders for the dynamic nature of modern business.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The idea of a static set — that means that every show is the same and that every performance would contain the emotional quality that locks it in.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
Three of its five seats will see new faces next year, a massive leadership shake-up after nearly a decade of static.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
All of this starts to sound, in my view, a little like quantum computing, where the basic compute units are more dynamic than static.
—John Werner, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static. Accessed 4 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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