English adjective: static | |||
1. | static not in physical motion | ||
Samples | The inertia of an object at rest. | ||
Synonyms | inactive, motionless, still | ||
Similar | nonmoving, unmoving | ||
Antonyms | moving | ||
2. | static concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity | ||
Samples | An electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity. | ||
Synonyms | electrostatic | ||
3. | static showing little if any change | ||
Samples | A static population. | ||
Synonyms | stable, unchanging | ||
Similar | unchangeable | ||
Antonyms | changeful, changeable | ||
English noun: static | |||
1. | static (event) a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference | ||
Synonyms | atmospheric static, atmospherics | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disturbance, interference, noise | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | radio noise | ||
2. | static (communication) angry criticism | ||
Samples | They will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | criticism, unfavorable judgment | ||