static meaning and definition

STATIC noun

Definition of static (noun)

1. a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
   • synonyms: atmospheric static, atmospherics
2. angry criticism
   • "they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial"

STATIC adjective

Definition of static (adjective)

1. not in physical motion
   • "the inertia of an object at rest"
   • synonyms: inactive, motionless, still
2. concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
   • "an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity"
   • synonyms: electrostatic
3. showing little if any change
   • "a static population"
   • synonyms: stable, unchanging