1
: exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
2
: of or relating to bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium
3
: showing little change
a static population
4
a
: characterized by a lack of movement, animation, or progression
b
: producing an effect of repose or quiescence
a static design
5
a
: standing or fixed in one place : stationary
b
of water
: stored in a tank but not under pressure
6
: of, relating to, or producing stationary charges of electricity : electrostatic
7
: of, relating to, or caused by radio static
1
: noise produced in a radio or television receiver by atmospheric or various natural or artificial electrical disturbances
also
: the electrical disturbances producing this noise
2
US, informal
: heated opposition or criticism
1
: of or relating to a position or state
orthostatic
2
: inhibiting the growth of
fungistatic
Examples of static in a Sentence
Adjective
the static installation of the statue in that niche means that no one will ever see its back, which is also of interest
Noun
There was so much static on the radio we couldn't hear the broadcast.
He was getting a lot of static about his decision.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Long hours spent at desks, switching between screens, creative tools, and entertainment, mean the body is often asked to remain supported and alert in a static position for extended periods.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Buck points to the way daylight moves through a space over the course of the day, shaping where bedrooms and living spaces feel most natural and reinforcing the sense of a residence that evolves with daily life rather than remaining static.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Plus, the anti-static fabric is a quiet finish that makes all the difference, preventing the pants from sticking to your body to ensure maximum comfort and remaining wrinkle-free—a luxury for a frequent traveler at under $50.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Long hours spent at desks, switching between screens, creative tools, and entertainment, mean the body is often asked to remain supported and alert in a static position for extended periods.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
However, many hard drive bags offer little protection from hazards like exposure to corrosive liquids or static.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Buck points to the way daylight moves through a space over the course of the day, shaping where bedrooms and living spaces feel most natural and reinforcing the sense of a residence that evolves with daily life rather than remaining static.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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static
1 of 2 adjective
stat·ic
ˈstat-ik 
1
: of or relating to bodies at rest or forces that are balanced
static friction
2
: showing little change
a static population
3
: marked by a lack of movement, liveliness, or progress
4
: of, relating to, or producing stationary charges of electricity (as those produced by friction)
static
2 of 2 noun
: noise produced in a radio or television receiver by atmospheric or electrical disturbances
Medical Definition
static
adjective
stat·ic
ˈstat-ik
1
: characterized by a lack of movement or change
a static condition
2
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