Static

-al , stat′ik, -al, adj. pertaining to statics: pertaining to bodies at rest or in equilibrium: resting: acting by mere weight.— adv. Stat′ically .— n. Stat′ics , the science which treats of the action of force in maintaining rest or preventing change of motion. [Gr. statikē ( epistēmē , 'science,' being understood)— histēmi .]