Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun static
2 senses of static
Sense 1
static, atmospherics, atmospheric static -- (a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference)
=> noise, interference, disturbance -- (electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication)
Sense 2
static -- (angry criticism; "they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial")
=> criticism, unfavorable judgment -- (disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent")
Antonyms of adj static
2 of 3 senses of static
Sense 1
inactive, motionless, static, still -- (not in physical motion; "the inertia of an object at rest")
INDIRECT (VIA nonmoving) -> moving -- (in motion; "a constantly moving crowd"; "the moving parts of the machine")
Sense 3
static, stable, unchanging -- (showing little if any change; "a static population")
INDIRECT (VIA unchangeable) -> changeable, changeful -- (such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change; "changeable behavior"; "changeable moods"; "changeable prices")
Similarity of adj static
3 senses of static
Sense 1
inactive, motionless, static, still -- (not in physical motion; "the inertia of an object at rest")
=> nonmoving (vs. moving), unmoving -- (not in motion)
Sense 2
electrostatic, static -- (concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity; "an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity")
Sense 3
static, stable, unchanging -- (showing little if any change; "a static population")
=> unchangeable (vs. changeable) -- (not changeable or subject to change; "a fixed and unchangeable part of the germ plasm"-Ashley Montagu; "the unchangeable seasons"; "one of the unchangeable facts of life")