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static

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Unchanging; that cannot or does not change.

Pronunciation

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statik

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstætɪk

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Unchanging; that cannot or does not change.

  2. Making no progress; stalled, without movement or advancement.

  3. Immobile; fixed in place; having no motion.

noun

  1. uncountable

    Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.

  2. figurativeby extensionuncountable

    Interference or obstruction from people.

  3. uncountableslangus

    Verbal abuse.

  4. uncountable

    Static electricity.

  5. countable

    A static caravan.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Unchanging; that cannot or does not change.

Used this way, static is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

How this word naturally appears with others.

Concerned / static

static electricity

Making no progress

static analysis

Defined

static final

Other combinations

static pressurestatic equilibriumstatic loadstatic stabilitystatic model

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Word Family

Related forms, grouped by how they connect.

Inflected forms

Grammatical variations of the same word.

  • staticsnounPlural form

    The branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • statornounPerson or profession · specialist

    Mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves.

  • statementnounDerived noun

    A message that is stated or declared.

  • statuarynounDerived noun · specialist

    Statues collectively.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • static electricitynounCompound term

    Electricity produced by friction.

  • static linenounCompound term

    A cord used instead of a ripcord to open a parachute.

  • static magnetnounCompound term

    A magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field.

  • static tubenounCompound term

    A measuring instrument used to measure static pressure in a stream of fluid.

  • pitot-static tubenounCompound term

    Measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure.

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