static

adjective
UK: /ˈstætɪk/
US: /ˈstætɪk/

  1. Remaining in one place; not moving or changing.

    1. The price of the product has remained static for a long time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The number of visitors to the museum has been static over the past year, showing no growth. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to or producing static electricity.

    1. The static electricity made my hair stand up. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rubbing the balloon on the carpet created a static charge, attracting small pieces of paper. [ ] [ ]

  3. Making or designed to make something work or function in a fixed way.

    1. This is a static website, without database. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company uses a static budget that doesn't change regardless of actual sales. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stationary fixed unchanging constant noise interference
static noun

  1. Unwanted noise on a radio or television caused by electrical disturbances.

    1. I hear static on the radio. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old radio produced a lot of static, making it difficult to hear the news clearly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "static" in English means: Remaining in one place; not moving or changing., Relating to or producing static electricity., Making or designed to make something work or function in a fixed way..

The phonetic transcription of "static" is /ˈstætɪk/ in British English and /ˈstætɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "static": stationary, fixed, unchanging, constant, noise, interference.

Example usage of "static": "The price of the product has remained static for a long time.". More examples on the page.