[swift-dev] How is `static` a contextual keyword?

[Jose Cheyo Jimenez via swift-dev]

Hello Swift Dev, 

`class` is a contextual keyword because it can be used to declare an object and 
declare a class variable. Right?

I believe static can only be used inside Classes, Structs, Enums, Protocols and 
Extensions so how is `static` a _contextual_ keyword?

Is there a reason why static is a keyword and not a “buildIn” modifier like 
final, public etc? 

Or is it just for historic reasons?

“The "type" keyword was split into two: "static" and "class".  One can define 
static functions and static properties in structs and enums like this:…."

https://github.com/apple/swift/commit/571c9b3c5ef995e280b494c751804b385b49e7b9 
<https://github.com/apple/swift/commit/571c9b3c5ef995e280b494c751804b385b49e7b9>

Thanks!
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