hydrostatic

adjective

hy·​dro·​stat·​ic ˌhī-drə-ˈsta-tik 

: of or relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit compare hydrokinetic

hydrostatically

ˌhī-drə-ˈsta-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of hydrostatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That rating comes from the hydrostatic head pressure test—also known as the water column test—which assesses how waterproof a fabric is by using high pressure to push water through. —Adam Trenkamp, Outside, 27 Dec. 2025

Reducing the weight of ice sheets and glaciers in the Arctic has been found to decrease hydrostatic pressure on subglacial hydrate reservoirs, which can then enhance subglacial flux and methane discharge on the coast, according to the paper. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025

The hydrostatic head for the X-mid is 3500, which is plenty to keep you dry. —Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 26 Sep. 2025

Inspections include internal and external examinations, hydrostatic testing, and a follow-up functional test after remediation. —Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from New Latin hydrostaticus, from hydr- + staticus static

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hydrostatic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic

Medical Definition

hydrostatic

adjective

hy·​dro·​stat·​ic -ˈstat-ik 

: of or relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit compare hydrokinetic

hydrostatically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb