Pronunciation: /ˈstætɪk/
noun a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
A1 I don't like watching TV because there is too much static on the screen.
A2 The radio station had a lot of static, making it hard to hear the music.
B1 The old record player produced a lot of static when playing vinyl records.
B2 The TV signal was disrupted by static, causing the picture to be unclear.
C1 The static on the phone line made it difficult to have a clear conversation.
C2 The static electricity in the air caused a small shock when I touched the metal doorknob.
adjective lacking in movement, action, or change
A1 The TV was showing static because the antenna wasn't working properly.
A2 The website's homepage had a static image as its background.
B1 The data on the spreadsheet remained static and did not update automatically.
B2 The company's marketing strategy was too static and needed to be more adaptable.
C1 The artist's work was criticized for being too static and lacking innovation.
C2 The political system was described as static and resistant to change.
formal The static on the television screen was caused by poor reception.
informal I can't hear you clearly, there's too much static on the line.
slang The static on this radio station is so annoying, I can't even hear the music.
figurative His mind was filled with static, making it hard for him to focus on his work.
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