static method

[/ˈstætɪk ˈmɛθəd/]
nounpl: static methods
método estático
1. A method in object-oriented programming that belongs to a class rather than to an instance of a class, and can be called without creating an object of that class
The Math.sqrt() function is a static method that can be called directly on the Math class without instantiation.
A função Math.sqrt() é um método estático que pode ser chamado diretamente na classe Math sem necessidade de instanciação.
2. A class-level method that does not have access to instance variables (non-static fields) and is shared across all instances of the class
Static methods are useful for utility functions that do not require object state.
Métodos estáticos são úteis para funções utilitárias que não requerem estado do objeto.
This is a technical term universally used in software development across both Brazil and the USA. There are no significant cultural variations in usage. Both regions follow the same object-oriented programming principles and terminology, making 'static method' / 'método estático' standardized across English and Portuguese-speaking developer communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
class methodstatic functionclass-level method
Antonyms / Antônimos
instance methodnon-static methodobject method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método estático
Standard term used in Brazilian programming education and industry
São Paulo
método estático
Commonly used in tech hubs; no regional variation
Portugal
método estático
Same terminology used; sometimes referred to as 'método de classe' in academic contexts

Related Words

instance variableclass variableobject-oriented programmingmethod overloadingencapsulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a static method directly on the class
static method without instantiation
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