English · Adjectives
static
/ˈstæt.ɪk/
[/ˈstæt.ɪk/]
not changing
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Lacking movement, action, or change; staying the same.
Example
Wages remained static for years even as the cost of living steadily rose.
Wages remained static for years even as the cost of living steadily rose.
Etymology
From Greek 'statikos' (causing to stand), from 'histanai' (to stand).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in physics, economics, and general description.