STATIC(AL)
\stˈatɪk ˈal], \stˈatɪk ˈal], \s_t_ˈa_t_ɪ_k__ ˈa_l]\
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Concerned with bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium, whence statics n. pl. (or as sing.); acting as weight but not moving, as s. pressure; s. electricity (at rest); static ataxia, inability to stand without falling or swaying. Hence statically adv. [Greek]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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