static

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adjective

stat·ic ˈsta-tik How to pronounce static (audio)

: exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion

: of or relating to bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium

: showing little change

a static population

: characterized by a lack of movement, animation, or progression

: producing an effect of repose or quiescence

a static design

: standing or fixed in one place : stationary

of water : stored in a tank but not under pressure

: of, relating to, or producing stationary charges of electricity : electrostatic

: of, relating to, or caused by radio static

statical

ˈsta-ti-kəl How to pronounce static (audio)

adjective

statically

ˈsta-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce static (audio)

adverb

Synonyms

Adjective

immobile
nonmoving
standing
stationary

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

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

Adjective

The Revolution had plenty of defenders back on the opening goal, but seemed static, allowing Baird to go uncontested along the wing to the end line.

Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Dryer sheets aren't exactly the best thing for the environment, but dryer balls—which are reusable—can make your clothes soft and static-free without creating waste.

Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 Perform dynamic stretching as a warm-up—and to save the static stretching for after.

Jessica Sebor, Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2022 Sometimes, even after the lines of communication are fully open and completely static-free, getting a boundary set in a way that preserves the friendship means compromising.

Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Flow along with the eccentricities of a D.J. Learn to love static.

New York Times, 22 July 2022 Notable specs include five heat settings, three speed settings, a cool-shot button to seal in your style, a volume boost button to switch between targeting texture and volume, and a gentle airstream that reduces static and smooths the hair cuticle.

Sarah Han, Allure, 30 June 2022 In other words, the static magnetic field of a magnetar is strong enough to simply... dissociate you.

Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 17 June 2022 Matthieu Blazy referenced Umberto Boccioni’s Futurist sculptures at his Bottega Veneta debut—even when static, these clothes have motion embedded within them.

Steff Yotka, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2022

Noun

Mitt Romney has stayed on Trump’s bad side and remained in office, a relative rarity among electeds who’ve given Trump consistent static.

Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 It should be hung to dry to avoid shrinking and building static, though.

Carly Kulzer, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The naturally straight-haired users reported that the iron glides and straightens quickly while not leaving any static or frizz, a rare occurrence for fine, thin hair.

PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022 Perhaps from static to a place of exploration again.

Tom Rasmussen, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022 Most people describe white noise as the sound of an untuned radio or television static.

Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 Even the record feels raw and simple, opening with Al Green-adjacent guitar plucks and the static that plays when putting a needle on top of a vinyl record.

Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 The Fed needs to see through the static in data relating to the overall health of the U.S. economy and recognize when data reflects the past more than the future, said Siegel.

Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 14 July 2022 Tom Gibbons’s sound design envelops the proceedings in ominous atmospheric gloom:a distant howling wind; the cold, mechanical hum of static and feedback; and, finally, the thunderous exclamations of drums.

New York Times, 30 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin staticus, from Greek statikos causing to stand, skilled in weighing, from histanai to cause to stand, weigh — more at stand

Noun

static electricity

Adjective combining form

New Latin -staticus, from staticus

First Known Use

Adjective

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	static
释义	static 1 of 3 adjective stat·ic ˈsta-tik 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 statical ˈsta-ti-kəl adjective statically ˈsta-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb static 2 of 3 noun 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 staticky ˈsta-ti-kē adjective -static 3 of 3 adjective combining form 1 : of or relating to a position or state orthostatic 2 : inhibiting the growth of fungistatic Synonyms Adjective immobile nonmoving standing stationary See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Adjective The Revolution had plenty of defenders back on the opening goal, but seemed static, allowing Baird to go uncontested along the wing to the end line. Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Dryer sheets aren't exactly the best thing for the environment, but dryer balls—which are reusable—can make your clothes soft and static-free without creating waste. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 Perform dynamic stretching as a warm-up—and to save the static stretching for after. Jessica Sebor, Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2022 Sometimes, even after the lines of communication are fully open and completely static-free, getting a boundary set in a way that preserves the friendship means compromising. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Flow along with the eccentricities of a D.J. Learn to love static. New York Times, 22 July 2022 Notable specs include five heat settings, three speed settings, a cool-shot button to seal in your style, a volume boost button to switch between targeting texture and volume, and a gentle airstream that reduces static and smooths the hair cuticle. Sarah Han, Allure, 30 June 2022 In other words, the static magnetic field of a magnetar is strong enough to simply... dissociate you. Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 17 June 2022 Matthieu Blazy referenced Umberto Boccioni’s Futurist sculptures at his Bottega Veneta debut—even when static, these clothes have motion embedded within them. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2022 Noun Mitt Romney has stayed on Trump’s bad side and remained in office, a relative rarity among electeds who’ve given Trump consistent static. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 It should be hung to dry to avoid shrinking and building static, though. Carly Kulzer, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The naturally straight-haired users reported that the iron glides and straightens quickly while not leaving any static or frizz, a rare occurrence for fine, thin hair. PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022 Perhaps from static to a place of exploration again. Tom Rasmussen, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022 Most people describe white noise as the sound of an untuned radio or television static. Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 Even the record feels raw and simple, opening with Al Green-adjacent guitar plucks and the static that plays when putting a needle on top of a vinyl record. Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 The Fed needs to see through the static in data relating to the overall health of the U.S. economy and recognize when data reflects the past more than the future, said Siegel. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 14 July 2022 Tom Gibbons’s sound design envelops the proceedings in ominous atmospheric gloom:a distant howling wind; the cold, mechanical hum of static and feedback; and, finally, the thunderous exclamations of drums. New York Times, 30 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective New Latin staticus, from Greek statikos causing to stand, skilled in weighing, from histanai to cause to stand, weigh — more at stand Noun static electricity Adjective combining form New Latin -staticus, from staticus First Known Use Adjective 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing static pitot-static tube static cling static line static electricity static tube pitot-static tube static cling static line static electricity static tube Kids Definition static 1 of 2 noun stat·ic ˈsta-tik : noise produced in a radio or television receiver by atmospheric or electrical disturbances static 2 of 2 adjective 1 : showing little change or action a static population 2 : of or relating to charges of electricity (as those produced by friction) that do not flow Medical Definition static adjective stat·ic ˈstat-ik 1 : characterized by a lack of movement or change a static condition 2 : electrostatic static 1 of 2 adjective as in motionless fixed in a place or position the static installation of the statue in that niche means that no one will ever see its back, which is also of interest Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance motionless stationary immobile standing in place nonmoving stagnant immovable still unmovable frozen fast nonmotile immotile stuck irremovable steadfast moveless wedged rooted unbudging Antonyms & Near Antonyms mobile movable moveable moving nonstationary flexible motile portable adjustable modular unstable transportable unbalanced removable unsteady transferable transferrable displaceable removeable See More static 2 of 2 noun as in squabble Synonyms & Similar Words squabble criticism argument debate dissent dispute censure quarrel conflict quibble uncertainty cavil misunderstanding doubt indetermination disobedience niggle hassle protest defiance objection qualm exception unease incertitude distrust challenge rebellion mistrust compunction dubitation suspicion skepticism demur reservation stink remonstrance uneasiness demurral dubiety expostulation demurrer misgiving distrustfulness question mistrustfulness reluctance misdoubt scruple difficulty complaint fuss unwillingness kick qualmishness Antonyms & Near Antonyms sanction approval agreement willingness acceptance compliance assent obedience acquiescence See More
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