What does static mean?
Definitions for static
ˈstæt ɪkstat·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
static, atmospherics, atmospheric staticnoun
a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
staticadjective
angry criticism
"they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial"
inactive, motionless, static, stilladjective
not in physical motion
"the inertia of an object at rest"
electrostatic, staticadjective
concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
"an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity"
static, stable, unchangingadjective
showing little if any change
"a static population"
Wiktionary
staticnoun
Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.
staticnoun
Interference or obstruction from people.
staticnoun
Something that is not part of any perceived universe phenomena; having no motion; no particle; no wavelength.
staticnoun
Static electricity.
staticadjective
Unable to change.
staticadjective
Fixed in place.
staticadjective
Occupying memory allocated when a program is loaded.
staticadjective
Having no motion.
Etymology: Modern staticus, from στατικός, from ἱστάναι.
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static
Static generally refers to something that remains fixed, unmoving, or unchanging. It can be applied to different contexts such as: 1. Physics: Refers to physical bodies or forces at rest or in equilibrium. 2. Computing: Describes a variable, value, or method that is permanently existing or not subject to change. 3. Electricity: Refers to electric charges at rest, producing electric fields but not electric currents. 4. Telecom: Describes interfering signals causing noise or distortion in communication channels. Overall, it denotes a steady, unmoving, or unchanging state.
Webster Dictionary
Staticadjective
alt. of Statical
Wikidata
Static
Static is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by DC Comics. Created by writers Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, and artist John Paul Leon, Static first appeared in Static #1, one of the titles published by Milestone Comics, an imprint of DC Comics. After the closing of Milestone Comics, Static became part of DC's mainstream universe of characters, and a member of the Teen Titans.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Static
-al, stat′ik, -al, adj. pertaining to statics: pertaining to bodies at rest or in equilibrium: resting: acting by mere weight.—adv. Stat′ically.—n. Stat′ics, the science which treats of the action of force in maintaining rest or preventing change of motion. [Gr. statikē (epistēmē, 'science,' being understood)—histēmi.]
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Rank popularity for the word 'static' in Adjectives Frequency: #933
Anagrams for static »
attics
catsit
sticta
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of static in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of static in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of static in a Sentence
I would like to be clear : after many static years regarding the scope of community life, our goal today is to double the population of the Golan Heights, to this end, we will establish two new communities on the Golan Heights, Asif and Matar. We are increasing community life here.
It's a very static vision.
Andrea Scholer, author and philosopher:
It is difficult for intellect, technology, and peace to coexist. Not because peace is static where the other two require constant stimulation. Peace can embrace change. It is because we live in a world where intellect and technology compete for power. And peace does not allow for inequality or competition.
We're seeing an evolution in the ancient lake environment recorded in these rocks, it wasn't just a static lake. It's helping us move from a simplistic view of Mars going from wet to dry. Instead of a linear process, the history of water was more complicated.
Unlike the rest of the fixed-income universe, it is a negative for loan funds when the Fed holds rates static - or decreases rates, this is because loans have floating rates that benefit from interest rate hikes.
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