The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.
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   2. Pertaining to bodies at rest or in equilibrium.
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   Static electricity, Statical electricity. See the Note
      under Electricity, 1.

   Statical moment. See under Moment.
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