adjective

static

Translation

static, unchanging, interference

The population has remained static for years.

I heard a lot of static on the radio.

to be static to be unchanging The price remained static.

((a)) static ((noun)) an unchanging (noun) a static image

hear/get static to receive interference I can hear static on the line.

Adjective: Synonyms: unchanging, fixed; Antonyms: dynamic, mobile. Noun: Synonyms: interference, noise.

From Greek 'statikos', meaning 'causing to stand', related to the word 'stand'.

Imagine a statue, which is 'static' and doesn't move. For the noun, think of the 'static' noise from an old TV.