{ Static (stăt&ibreve_;k), Statical (-&ibreve_;k&aitalic_;l), } a. [Gr. statikos causing to stand, skilled in weighing, fr. 'istanai to cause to stand: cf. F. statique. See Stand, and cf. Stage.] 1. Resting; acting by mere weight without motion; as, statical pressure; static objects.
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2. Pertaining to bodies at rest or in equilibrium.
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Static electricity, Statical electricity. See the Note under Electricity, 1. -- Statical moment. See under Moment.
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