# katastematic

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Pertaining to a constant state of being, as opposed to a kinetic state (of change).

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek καταστηματικός (katastēmatikós), from καθίστημι (kathístēmi, “to stand still”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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