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- [stat-ik]
- /ˈstæt ɪk/
- /ˈstæt.ɪk/
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- [stat-ik]
- /ˈstæt ɪk/
Definitions of static word
- adjective static pertaining to or characterized by a fixed or stationary condition. 1
- adjective static showing little or no change: a static concept; a static relationship. 1
- adjective static lacking movement, development, or vitality: The novel was marred by static characterizations, especially in its central figures. 1
- adjective static Sociology. referring to a condition of social life bound by tradition. 1
- adjective static Electricity. pertaining to or noting static electricity. 1
- adjective static noting or pertaining to atmospheric electricity interfering with radar, radio, the sending and receiving of wireless messages, etc. 1
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Origin of static
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < New Latin staticus < Greek statikós, equivalent to sta- (stem of histánai to make stand) + -tikos -tic
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Parts of speech for Static
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
static popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
static usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for static
adj static
- abed — in bed; on a bed
- apoplectic — If someone is apoplectic, they are extremely angry about something.
- at rest — not moving; still
- dead set — absolutely
- draggy — moving or developing very slowly.
noun static
- anarchism — Anarchism is the belief that the laws and power of governments should be replaced by people working together freely.
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- bone to pick — (usually with with) An item of disagreement to complain about or resolve.
- brannigan — a noisy quarrel
- brickbat — Brickbats are very critical or insulting remarks which are made in public about someone or something.
adjective static
- deadlocked — If a dispute or series of negotiations is deadlocked, no agreement can be reached because neither side will give in at all. You can also say that the people involved are deadlocked.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- format — the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves. Compare duodecimo, folio (def 2), octavo, quarto.
- hushful — Full of, pervaded by, or characteristic of stillness or silence; tending to hush to rest.
- nonactive — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
Antonyms for static
adjective static
- developmental — Developmental means relating to the development of someone or something.
Top questions with static
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