"katastematic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more katastematic [comparative], most katastematic [superlative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek καταστηματικός (katastēmatikós), from καθίστημι (kathístēmi, “to stand still”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|καταστηματικός}} Ancient Greek καταστηματικός (katastēmatikós) Head templates: {{en-adj}} katastematic (comparative more katastematic, superlative most katastematic)
  1. (Epicurean philosophy) Pertaining to a constant state of being, as opposed to a kinetic state (of change). Categories (topical): Philosophy Synonyms: katastemic [rare] Coordinate_terms: kinetic

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