- pronunciation:
- stae
tihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
without motion; fixed.
The static expression on your face makes me think that you don't care.- antonyms:
- moving
- similar words:
- still
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definition 2: |
without change.
The town center was static for years until new shops and restaurants opened.- similar words:
- stationary
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definition 3: |
of or having to do with electrical charges within an object.
In the winter my hair has static electricity after I dry it. |
related words: |
standing, stationary |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the electrical charges within an object; static electricity.
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definition 2: |
noise caused by electricity in the air that interferes with radio or TV reception.
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derivation: |
statically (adv.) |
The word static
contains the following part:
sta, stas, stat, stant, -stance
Latin and Greek
root
that means
stand, standing, stabilize
Example words:
circumstance,
constant,
ecstasy,
establish,
obstacle,
stable,
static,
station,
stationary,
statue,
status,
substance
- synonyms:
- sist