katastematic

English

Alternative forms

• katastemic (rare)

Etymology

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

Adjective

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).

   The term 'ataraxia' is used in Epicurean philosophy to refer to a type of katastematic pleasure that is engendered by a complete freedom from mental disturbances and worries.

Coordinate terms

• kinetic