HyperDic: static

English > 5 senses of the word static:
ADJECTIVEallstatic, inactive, motionless, stillnot in physical motion / motion
pertstatic, electrostaticconcerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
allstatic, stable, unchangingshowing little if any change
NOUNeventstatic, atmospherics, atmospheric statica crackling or hissing noise / noise caused by electrical interference
communicationstaticangry criticism
static > pronunciation
Soundsstae'tihk
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English > static: 5 senses > adjective 1
Meaningnot in physical motion / motion.
Synonymsinactive, motionless, still
Broadernonmoving, unmovingnot in motion
Spanishestático, inactivo, inmóvil, parado, quedo, quieto
Catalanestàtic, immòbil, inactiu, parat, quiet
English > static: 5 senses > adjective 2, pert
Meaningconcerned with or producing or caused by static electricity.
Example"an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity"
Synonymelectrostatic
Spanishelectroestático, electrostático
Catalanelectrostàtic
Nounsstatic electricityelectricity produced by friction
English > static: 5 senses > adjective 3
Meaningshowing little if any change.
Example"a static population"
Synonymsstable, unchanging
Broaderunchangeablenot changeable or subject to change
Spanishestático
Catalanestàtic
English > static: 5 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA crackling or hissing noise / noise caused by electrical interference.
Synonymsatmospherics, atmospheric static
Narrowerradio noisestatic at radio wavelengths
Broadernoise, interference, disturbanceelectrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
Spanishestática atmosférica, estática, parásitos, perturbaciones atmosféricas, ruido atmosférico, ruidos atmosféricos
Catalanestàtica, paràsit
English > static: 5 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaningangry criticism.
Example"they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial"
Broadercriticism, unfavorable judgmentdisapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Spanishataque

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