{ } a. [ Gr. statiko`s causing to stand, skilled in weighing, fr. 'ista`nai 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Pertaining to bodies at rest or in equilibrium. [ 1913 Webster ]
Static electricity, Statical electricity. See the Note under Electricity, 1. -- Statical moment. See under Moment. [ 1913 Webster ]