Statical electricity. See Note under Electricity, 1. -- Statical
moment. See under Moment.
Stat"ic*al*ly, adv. In a statical manner.
Stat"ics (?), n. [Cf. F. statique, Gr. &?; the art of weighing, fr.
&?;. See Static.] That branch of mechanics which treats of the
equilibrium of forces, or relates to bodies as held at rest by the
forces acting on them; -- distinguished from dynamics.
Social statics, the study of the conditions which concern the existence
and permanence of the social state.
Stat"ing (?), n. The act of one who states anything; statement; as, the
statingof one's opinions.
Sta"tion (?), n. [F., fr. L. statio, from stare, statum, to stand. See
Stand.] 1. The act of standing; also, attitude or pose in standing;
posture. [R.]
A station like the herald, Mercury.
Shak.
Their manner was to stand at prayer, whereupon their meetings unto
that purpose . . . had the names of stations given them.
Hooker.