ˈstætɪk adj. & n. --adj. 1
stationary;
not acting or changing;
passive. 2
Physics a
concerned with bodies at rest or forces in
equilibrium (opp. DYNAMIC). b acting as
weight but not
moving (static pressure). c of
statics. --n. 1 static
electricity. 2
atmospherics. østatic electricity electricity not
flowing as a
current. static line a
length of
cord attached to an
aircraft etc.
which releases a
parachute without the use of a ripcord. [mod.L staticus f. Gk statikos f. stastand]