adjective

1. of bodies, masses, or forces at rest or in equilibrium
2. not moving or progressing; at rest; inactive; stationary
3. Comput. designating or of memory that retains stored data as long as power is supplied
4. Elec. designating, of, or producing stationary electrical charges, as those resulting from friction
5. Radio of or having to do with static

Etymology: ModL staticus < Gr statikos, causing to stand < histanai, to cause to stand

noun

1. ☆
   1. electrical discharges in the atmosphere that interfere with radio or television reception, etc.
   2. interference or noises produced by such discharges
2. Slang adversely critical remarks