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static

/ˈstæt.ɪk/
Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Lacking movement or change; stationary.

  • adjective

    2. Of or relating to electrical charges that do not move or flow.

  • noun

    3. (in radio and television) Signals or sound that are not modulated and are used as a reference.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈstæt.ɪk/



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Antonyms

dynamic , dynamic , kinetic , mobile , moving , dynamic , nonstatic
Synonyms

stable , stable , still
Rhymes
Words rhyming with static
mate , fate , state , gait , hate , late
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Statics (Engineering) : The branch of mechanics concerned with the deformation and equilibrium of structures and objects.

  2. Statics (Economics) : A situation in which economic indicators such as employment, production, and prices remain constant.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Statick (English slang) : A type of hip hop music that emphasizes a simple, repetitive beat and minimal lyrical content.

Variants
List of all variants of static that leads to same result
static , statical , statically , staticky , statics , -static , static cling , static electricities , static electricity , static line , static lines , static tube , static tubes , pitot-static tube , pitot-static tubes
Forms
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statives, statical, statistically

Etymology
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From Old French estatique, from Latin statica, from stat-, status - standing, stationary.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'static' comes from the Latin word 'statica', meaning 'pertaining to a standing position'.

  2. In radio and television broadcasting, static refers to the hissing or crackling noise that can occur when reception is poor or interrupted.

  3. The term 'statics' is also used in engineering to refer to the branch of mechanics concerned with the deformation and equilibrium of structures and objects.

Related Concepts
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  1. Dynamics: The opposite of static, dynamics refers to movement, change, or growth.

  2. Homeostasis: The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism, despite external changes.

Culture
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In literature, 'static' can refer to a lack of change or movement in a character or plot. In art, it can describe a painting or sculpture that depicts a still scene. In music, it can refer to a genre that emphasizes repetition and minimalism.

How to Memorize "static"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a rock that remains in the same place for hours or even days.
    - Visualize an old photograph that has not changed since it was taken.
    - Imagine a radio signal that remains constant without any modulation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'static' with the idea of something that does not move or change.
    - Think of a statue when you hear the word 'static'.
    - Remember that 'static' refers to a lack of motion or activity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'S-T-A-T-I-C' to remember the definition: 'Something That Always Tends To Is Completely Still'.

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