English dictionary
static
adjectivePronunciation
ˈstæt.ɪk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- showing little if any change
adjective
- not in physical motion
adjective
- concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
noun
- angry criticism
noun
- a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
Example sentences
a static population
She remained motionless, yet poised to take flight
an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity
they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial