Static: meaning, definitions and examples

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static

 

[ ˈstætɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in programming

Not able to be changed or modified.

Synonyms

fixed, immutable, unchangeable

Examples of usage

  • Static variables retain their value between function calls.
  • Static methods belong to the class rather than to any instance of the class.
Context #2 | Noun

in television

A crackling or hissing noise on a telephone, radio, or other telecommunications system.

Synonyms

disturbance, interference, noise

Examples of usage

  • I could hear the static on the phone line.

Translations

Translations of the word "static" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estático

🇮🇳 स्थिर

🇩🇪 statisch

🇮🇩 statis

🇺🇦 статичний

🇵🇱 statyczny

🇯🇵 静的 (せいてき)

🇫🇷 statique

🇪🇸 estático

🇹🇷 statik

🇰🇷 정적인 (jeongjeog-in)

🇸🇦 ثابت

🇨🇿 statický

🇸🇰 statický

🇨🇳 静态的 (jìngtài de)

🇸🇮 statičen

🇮🇸 kyrrstæður

🇰🇿 статикалық

🇬🇪 სტატიკური

🇦🇿 statik

🇲🇽 estático

Etymology

The word 'static' originated from the Greek word 'statikos', meaning 'causing to stand'. The term was first used in the 17th century in the context of physics to describe objects in equilibrium. Over time, 'static' evolved to also refer to things that are unchanging or stationary. In the field of computer programming, 'static' was adopted to describe variables and methods that maintain their values or behavior throughout the program's execution.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,329, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.