Statically: meaning, definitions and examples

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statically

 

[ stษ™หˆtษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

computer science

Statically refers to conditions or processes that are fixed or unchanged, often in contrast to dynamic characteristics. In programming, it can refer to the time when a variable's type is determined, which can affect how data is stored and manipulated.

Synonyms

fixedly, permanently, unchangeably

Examples of usage

  • The statically typed language enforces strict type checking.
  • Statically allocated memory is defined at compile time.
  • In web development, static websites serve the same content to every user.
Context #2 | Adverb

general use

In a manner that is unchanging, or lacking movement and activity. This often denotes a state that does not evolve over time.

Synonyms

immovably, inflexibly, stably

Examples of usage

  • The situation remained statically unchanged despite new evidence.
  • His ideas were expressed statically, without room for interpretation.
  • The statue stood statically in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "statically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estaticamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเฅˆเคคเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช statisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ statis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั‚ะธั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ statycznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท statique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estรกticamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท statik olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุงุจุชุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ staticky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ staticky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ๆ€ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ statiฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ statikkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะฐั‚ะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ statik olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estรกticamente

Etymology

The word 'statically' is derived from 'static', which originates from the Greek word 'statos', meaning 'standing, stationary'. The transition from Greek to Latin saw the adaptation of this term, which then entered the English language in the late 19th century. The adverb 'statically' emerged in the 20th century, primarily gaining traction in fields such as physics and computer science, where it refers to fixed or unchanging parameters. The evolution of its usage reflects advancements in technology and methodology, particularly in programming and systems design, highlighting a distinction between variables that are dynamically or statically allocated or typed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,034, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.