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static

1. stat.ic \'stat-ik\ \-i-k*l\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ aj [NL staticus, fr. Gk 
   statikos causing to stand, skilled in weighing], fr. histanai to cause to 
   stand, weigh - more at STAND 1: exerting force by reason of weight alone 
   without motion  2: of or relating to bodies at rest or forces in 
   equilibrium  3: showing little change  4a: characterized by a lack of 
   movement, animation, or progression  4b: producing an effect of repose or 
   quiescence  5a: STATIONARY  of water  5b: stored in a tank but not under 
   pressure  6: of, relating to, or producing stationary charges of 
   electricity :  ELECTROSTATIC 7: of, relating to, or caused by radio static  
   - stat.i.cal aj
2. static n [static electricity] : disturbing effects produced in a radio 
   or television receiver by atmosph eric or various other electrical 
   disturbances; also : the electrical disturbances producing these effects