Static ( adjective , noun , verb )

(As an adjective)

Static ( adjective )

1. Not in motion; stationary.
2. Not changing; remaining constant.
3. Not producing sound; silent.

Origin:

From the late latin staticus, from latin status, past participle of stare ("to stan.d")

Examples:

1. The picture was taken of a group of people who were standing still and looking directly at the camera. They were all in a static pose.
2. He was bored with the static conversation, and wished the topic would change.
3. The static electricity in the room was making her hair stand on end.
4. The static image on the screen was not moving, it was frozen.
5. The static noise in the background was so loud that it was hard to hear the person on the other end of the phone.

(As a noun)

Static ( noun )

1. Not in motion; stationary.
2. Not changing; remaining constant.
3. Not producing sound; silent.

Origin:

From the late latin staticus, from latin status, past participle of stare ("to stan.d")

Examples:

1. The picture was taken of a group of people who were standing still and looking directly at the camera. They were all in a static pose.
2. He was bored with the static conversation, and wished the topic would change.
3. The static electricity in the room was making her hair stand on end.
4. The static image on the screen was not moving, it was frozen.
5. The static noise in the background was so loud that it was hard to hear the person on the other end of the phone.

(As a verb)

Static ( verb )

1. Not in motion; stationary.
2. Not changing; remaining constant.
3. Not producing sound; silent.

Origin:

From the late latin staticus, from latin status, past participle of stare ("to stan.d")

Examples:

1. The picture was taken of a group of people who were standing still and looking directly at the camera. They were all in a static pose.
2. He was bored with the static conversation, and wished the topic would change.
3. The static electricity in the room was making her hair stand on end.
4. The static image on the screen was not moving, it was frozen.
5. The static noise in the background was so loud that it was hard to hear the person on the other end of the phone.