static

Definition

Static means not moving. It can also mean not changing. For example, a static object is an object that is not moving. A static amount is an amount that is not changing.

Static electricity is a type of electricity that is not moving. It is caused by the buildup of charges on objects. When two objects with different charges touch, they can create a spark or shock.

Static electricity can be used to do things like make balloons stick to walls or create a spark to start a fire.

How can the word be used?

The radio was picking up static.

Different forms of the word

Noun: static (plural: statics).

Adjective: static.

Verb: to static.

Etymology

The word "static" comes from the Greek word "statikos", which means "standing still". It was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to a state of rest or equilibrium.

The word "static" can be used as a noun, adjective, or verb.

Question

How is static generated?