static static /ˈstætɪk/

adjective

1. () Not in physical motion  ( inactive , static , motionless , still )
   not in physical motion
    The inertia of an object at rest
   the inertia of an object at rest
   
2. Showing little if any change  ( stable , static , unchanging )
   showing little if any change
    A static population
   a static population
   
3. Concerned with, producing or caused by static electricity  ( static , electrostatic )
   concerned with, producing or caused by static electricity
    An electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity
   an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity
   

noun

1. [Informal, N. American] Angry criticism  ( static [Informal, N. American] )
   angry criticism
    They will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial
   they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial
   
2. A crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference  ( atmospheric static , atmospherics , static )
   a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference