static
UK: ˈstætɪk | US: ˈstætɪk
adj. lacking movement or change; stationary
adj. (physics) relating to forces in equilibrium
n. electrical interference causing noise in signals
static = stat<stand> + ic<adjective suffix>
- stat (from Latin stare, "to stand") → Implies stability or lack of motion.
- ic (from Greek -ikos, forming adjectives) → Denotes "pertaining to."
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Greek statikos ("causing to stand"), via Latin staticus, the word originally described balanced forces (e.g., in physics). Over time, it broadened to mean "unchanging" in general contexts. The root stat- reflects its core idea of fixedness, while -ic anchors it as an adjective.
The pond water was static, mirroring the sky perfectly.
Static electricity made her hair stand on end.
The radio crackled with static during the storm.
His career remained static for years without promotion.
Engineers analyzed static loads on the bridge.