static
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.staying the same and not changing or moving.
adj.characterised by a lack of movement, action, or change; remaining in a fixed state.
Simple“The population of the small village has remained static for the last ten years.”
In context“Economists expressed concern that wages remained static despite the sharp increase in the cost of living over the same period.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.describing parts of a computer program that are fixed before the program starts running.
adj.pertaining to elements of a program that are fixed at compile-time rather than being determined at runtime.
Simple“The developer used a static variable to keep track of how many times the app was opened.”
In context“By declaring the method as static, the programmer ensured it could be accessed without needing to instantiate the class first.”
Antonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the crackling noise or fuzzy picture you get on a radio or TV when the signal is bad.
n.audible or visible interference in a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances or electromagnetic noise.
Simple“There was so much static on the radio that I couldn't hear the news.”
In context“The old television set produced nothing but grey static, suggesting the antenna had been disconnected during the storm.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an electric charge that builds up on the surface of an object, often giving you a tiny shock.
n.a stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction, which causes sparks or the attraction of dust or hair.
Simple“I got a shock from static after walking across the carpet and touching the door handle.”
In context“The dry winter air increased the buildup of static, causing the laundry to cling together as it came out of the dryer.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
n.angry talk, complaints, or trouble from other people.
n.verbal opposition, criticism, or unwanted interference from others.
Simple“The boss gave me a lot of static because I was ten minutes late.”
In context“The senator expected some static from the opposition, but he was surprised by the level of hostility from his own party members.”
Synonyms
Usage static model
“That conclusion conflicted with the prevailing view at the time, which held that the universe was static and had remained essentially the same throughout cosmic history.”
“It had permission for one static and one touring caravan but building work took place between around 2018 and 2022.”
Modern Latin staticus, from Ancient Greek στατικός (statikós), from ἵστημι (hístēmi, “to make stand”). By surface analysis, stasis + -tic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.