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dynamic
static (in computing):

(of a memory) not needing its contents refreshed periodically.

Compare dynamic.
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Origin:

First recorded in 1810–20; from French dynamique, from Greek dynamikós, equivalent to dýnam(is) “force, power” + -ikos adjective suffix; see -ic. British dictionary: C19: from French dynamique, from Greek dunamikos powerful, from dunamis power, from dunasthai to be able. —Dictionary.com. // 

First Known Use of dynamic: Adjective: 1744. Noun: 1868. History and Etymology for dynamic: Adjective: borrowed from French dynamique or New Latin dynamicus "relating to physical force or energy," borrowed from Greek dynamikós "powerful, efficacious," from dýnamis "power, strength, capability" (i-stem derivative, with suffixal -m-, of dýnamai, dýnasthai "to be able, have the strength or capability (to do something), be equivalent to," of uncertain origin) + -ikos -ic entry 1. [See note.*] Noun: borrowed from French dynamique, noun derivative of dynamique dynamic entry 1. —Merriam-Webster.

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Added: 22 September 2020 {3:54 PM}
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