Why do they call them statics?

[blueface]

I was just curious and I know this is the worlds best website to get the answer. Why do they call holding your breath in a pool without moving Statics. Before about 6 years ago the only time I heard of static was my socks sticking together after being in the dryer.

Thank you!

[Waterenthusiast]

Hi blueface,
the word itself is originated from the greek "statikos" which means (free translation) "coming to rest". I think it's quite a usefull and short definition of lying around doing nothing, enjoying contractions and waiting for time to pass by

Have a nice day,
Christophe

[Cynder]

'Static' just has two possible meanings, it can refer to static electricity, or it can be used to describe something that isnt moving.


Static -
1.pertaining to or characterized by a fixed or stationary condition.
2.showing little or no change: a static concept; a static relationship.
3.lacking movement, development, or vitality: The novel was marred by static characterizations, especially in its central figures.
4.Sociology. referring to a condition of social life bound by tradition.
5.Electricity. pertaining to or noting static electricity.
6.noting or pertaining to atmospheric electricity interfering with radar, radio, the sending and receiving of wireless messages,


If something is static then it is not currently moving or, more often, is immobile. ie a static structure, static gun emplacement, static . . . . damn I ran out...

Anyway, the key point is: static apnea is nothing to do with holding your breath while pulling wolly jumpers over your head and/or rubbing balloons on your hair and sticking them to the cealing!


-Cyn-

[alexrom1207]

Just to add a completely irrelevant side note. It is called "static" electricity because it doesn't flow from negative to positive, but rather doesn't flow at all, hence "static."

[blueface]

Thanks to all! My question was answered completely. I'm sure I'll have many more to follow.

Thanks again!

Skip Perry