# static vs statue

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### static
*adjective · IPA /ˈstæt.ɪk/ · frequency rank #6,629*
Unchanging; that cannot or does not change.

### statue
*noun · IPA /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ · frequency rank #6,186*
A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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