static
word
/ˈstætɪk/
STA-tik
/stˈætɪk/
STA-tik
Definition
Not moving or changing; staying the same. Also, a type of electricity appearing as crackling noise, usually caused by friction.
Usage & Nuances
Used in science and everyday English: 'static electricity' is common (not 'electrical static'). As an adjective, often means 'not changing'. Noun use for noise on radios/TVs ('static') is informal. In tech, 'static' can also mean fixed, not dynamic (e.g., 'static IP address').
Spanish: estático - estática (electricidad)Portuguese (BR): estático - estática (eletricidade)Portuguese (PT): estático - estática (eletricidade)Chinese (Simplified): 静态的 - 静电Chinese (Traditional): 靜態的 - 靜電Hindi: स्थिर - स्थैतिक (बिजली)Arabic: ساكن - كهرباء ساكنةBengali: স্থির - বিদ্যুৎচুম্বকীয় গোলমাল (static electricity, radio/tv noise)Russian: статический - помехи (радио/ТВ)Japanese: 静的（せいてき） - ノイズ（ラジオ・テレビ）Vietnamese: tĩnh - nhiễu (âm thanh trên radio/TV)Korean: 정적 - 잡음(라디오/TV)Turkish: statik - parazit (radyo/TV için)Urdu: جامد - برقی شور (ریڈیو/ٹی وی کے لیے)Indonesian: statis - gangguan (radio/TV)
Example Sentences
The picture on the TV was full of static.
basic
This website has a static homepage.
basic
My hair stood up from all the static in the air.
natural
Unlike the other displays, this one is completely static—it never changes.
natural
Can you hear that annoying static on the radio?
natural
The car touched my hand and gave me a static shock.
basic