The difference between Kinetic and Static

When used as adjectives, kinetic means relating to motion, whereas static means unchanging.


Static is also noun with the meaning: interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances.

check bellow for the other definitions of Kinetic and Static

  1. Kinetic as an adjective:

    Relating to motion

  2. Kinetic as an adjective:

    Relating to kinesis or motor function

  1. Static as an adjective:

    Unchanging; that cannot or does not change.

  2. Static as an adjective:

    Immobile; fixed in place; having no motion.

  3. Static as an adjective (programming):

    Computed, created or allocated before the program starts running, and usually not changeable at runtime

  1. Static as a noun (uncountable):

    Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.

  2. Static as a noun (by extension, uncountable):

    Interference or obstruction from people.

  3. Static as a noun (uncountable):

    Static electricity.

  4. Static as a noun (countable):

    A static caravan.

  5. Static as a noun (countable, programming):

    A static variable.

  6. Static as a noun (slang):

    Verbal abuse.

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