static Definition
- 1lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting
- 2relating to or producing stationary electric charges or electric fields
Using static: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "static" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The movie was so static that I fell asleep.
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The painting lacked depth and appeared static.
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The radio station had a lot of static due to the bad weather.
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The static electricity caused my hair to stand on end.
static Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for static
Phrases with static
Example
I hate when my clothes have static cling.
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The static noise on the radio made it difficult to hear the music.
stretching exercises that are performed while the body is at rest
Example
Static stretching before exercise can help prevent injury.
Origins of static
from Greek 'statikos', meaning 'causing to stand still'
Summary: static in Brief
The term 'static' [ˈstætɪk] refers to a lack of movement, action, or change, often in an undesirable or uninteresting way. It can also refer to stationary electric charges or fields, such as 'The static electricity caused my hair to stand on end.' Phrases like 'static cling' and 'static noise' describe specific phenomena related to static. 'Static' has formal synonyms like 'stationary' and 'unchanging,' and informal synonyms like 'boring' and 'dull.'
