statics
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B2
/ˈstætɪks/
(static)
unchanging
Etymology
Etymology Information
'statics' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'statikos,' where 'stat-' meant 'standing' or 'stationary.'
Historical Evolution
'statikos' transformed into the Latin word 'staticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'statics' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to standing or stationary,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of forces in equilibrium.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the branch of mechanics concerned with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Statics is essential for understanding how structures like bridges remain stable.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 18:43