Definition for STAT'ICS

STAT'ICS, n. [Fr. statique; It. statica; L. statice, G. στατικη.]

  1. That branch of mechanics which treats of bodies at rest. Dynamics treats of bodies in motion.
  2. In medicine, a kind of epileptics, or persons seized with epilepsies. – Cyc.

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