statically
- adverb
- /stəˈtɪkli/
- When studying public space, we assume that cultural differences are not statically fixed but fluid, relational, and often ambiguous, reflecting constellations of social interests and ideologies.
Examples
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Direct measurement of muscle force is impractical, but statically equivalent moments at the joints can be computed from ground reaction forces and limb segment accelerations.
Academic text (1995) -
And whereas it may look like it's just statically that way, the control system really has to maintain that.
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Whereas here those are perfectly statically stable structures, right?
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If the axis of rotation passes through the center of mass, is it statically balanced?
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Each prosthesis was aligned statically and dynamically with an alignable pylon system.
Academic text (1990) -
Operators place the steel rails into stationary fixtures on the pallets that statically orient the rails in different configurations.
Academic text (1995) -
The statue remained statically in place despite the strong winds around it.
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He viewed the painting statically, appreciating every detail without any distractions.
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The car was parked statically on the street, showing no signs of movement or activity.
Synonyms
Without moving at all
Without movement or energy, not reacting to anything
Antonyms
How Unchanging
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Statically comes from the old root stat- meaning 'to stand'. Think of stand or stationary: displayed statically means it stays in one place and does not move.