Static meaning

What does “static” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“static” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference.

static

noun

  1. a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference

  2. angry criticism

    “they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial”

adjective

  1. not in physical motion

    “the inertia of an object at rest”

  2. concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity

    “an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity”

  3. showing little if any change

    “a static population”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University