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/ˈstætɪks/ · stat·ics
noun
- A branch of applied mathematics and physics that deals with objects at rest or in equilibrium. The engineer studied statics to understand the stresses on the bridge's foundation.
- A state of inactivity or stability, often used in the context of social or economic systems. The country's economy was in a state of statics, with little growth or change over the past decade.
adjective
- Not changing or moving; stationary. The static camera captured the scene without any movement or distortion.
Did you know? The term 'statics' was first used in the 16th century to describe the study of objects at rest, but it wasn't until the 19th century that it became a distinct field of study, with its own set of principles and applications.