geostatics
/ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈstatɪks/ /dʒɪəˈstatɪks/rare. Now historical
noun
Chiefly with singular concord. The statics of buildings and of solid objects generally.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Charles Vallancey (c1726–1812), antiquary and military surveyor. From geo- + statics, perhaps after post-classical Latin geostatice, noun or French géostatique.
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