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“Statice” or “Status”

statice / status are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

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statice

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

status s·t·AE·t·ah·s

  • nounthe relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society.
Usage

Examples in context

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“statice”

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“status”

  • the removal of cabinet-level ministerial status from Luiz Gushiken, the Secretariat
  • that confirms the ship's listed status on board, and pleasure boats
  • to assist in preserving the status quo.
  • on Earth, earning his current status by manipulating the townsfolk he
  • since been relegated to semi-national status as most CTV owned-and-operated stations
  • Weather Channel (weather, although its status as a specialty news channel
  • a ship receiving the "Damaged" status.
  • a strict adherence to the status quo.
  • not clearly differentiated from the status of a subject; and the
  • to this end the uncertain status of the Danish optants was

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