What is another word for static?

Common synonyms for static include atmosphericstatic, still, stable, motionless, unchanging.

What is the opposite of static?

Antonyms of static include dynamic, moving, active, changing, fluid.

Synonyms for

Static

Adjective / ˈstætɪk / Another word for static — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

lacking in movement, action, or change; showing little or no change, action, or progress

Synonyms & similar words

atmosphericstatic still stable motionless unchanging atmospherics inactive electrostatic motionless stationary still fixed immobile unmoving stagnant lifeless dead immovable unchanging unchangeable unvarying constant consistent uniform stable steady unchanged invariable

Synonyms by register

Formal

immobile fixed stationary unmoving

Informal

still stuck not moving frozen

Literary

unwavering steadfast immovable

Antonyms

dynamic moving active changing fluid variable mobile

Common collocations

static electricity
static cling
static analysis
static charge
static noise
static image
static display

Word family

noun statics

adjective static

adverb statically

Usage note

As an adjective, 'static' often refers to a lack of movement or change, particularly in contrast to something dynamic. In computing, it can refer to data that is fixed or unchangeable.

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