Static \Stat"ic\ (st[a^]t"[i^]k), Statical \Stat"ic*al\ (-[i^]*kal), a. [Gr. statiko`s causing to stand, skilled in weighing, fr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand: cf. F. statique. See {Stand}, and cf. {Stage}.] 1. Resting; acting by mere weight without motion; as, statical pressure; static objects. [1913 Webster] 2. Pertaining to bodies at rest or in equilibrium. [1913 Webster] {Static electricity}, {Statical electricity}. See the Note under {Electricity}, 1. {Statical moment}. See under {Moment}. [1913 Webster]