Static - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈstætɪk|  American pronunciation of the word static
Brit.  |ˈstætɪk|  British pronunciation of the word static

noun

- a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference (syn: atmospherics)
- angry criticism
they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial

adjective

- not in physical motion (syn: inactive, motionless, still)
- showing little if any change (syn: stable, unchanging)
a static population

Extra examples

...the static installation of the statue in that niche means that no one will ever see its back, which is also of interest...

There was so much static on the radio we couldn't hear the broadcast.

He was getting a lot of static about his decision.

Economists predict that house prices will remain static for a long period.

His promotion has caused a lot of static.

...static electricity built up on the cat's fur...

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