static — lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstætɪk/
Korean meaning: 움직임이나 변화가 없는, 정적인
Korean pronunciation: **스**태틱
Example Sentences
- My hair became static and stood up like I was struck by lightning.
- The economy has remained static for the past five years.
- I couldn't hear the weather forecast because of all the static on the radio.
static
ADJECTIVE//ˈstætɪk//
lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary
lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary
Automatic adjustments can't fix dramatic static
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'staticus' meaning 'standing still' or 'causing to stand,' derived from 'stare' meaning 'to stand.' The word entered English through Medieval Latin and Greek 'statikos.'
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📝Examples
“My hair became static and stood up like I was struck by lightning.”
“The economy has remained static for the past five years.”
“I couldn't hear the weather forecast because of all the static on the radio.”
“The boss gave me static for wearing flip-flops to the meeting.”
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