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static
('st/&/t/I/k )

adjective (a)

  • concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity(adj.pert)
    Example:
    An electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity.
    Synonym:
    electrostatic
    source: wordnet30
  • Resting; acting by mere weight without motion; as, statical pressure; static objects.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    atmospheric static, atmospherics
    source: wordnet30
  • angry criticism(noun.communication)
    Example:
    They will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial.
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • not in physical motion(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    inactive, motionless, still
    source: wordnet30
  • showing little if any change(adj.all)
    Example:
    A static population.
    Synonym:
    stable, unchanging
    source: wordnet30
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