† sparto-statics [ad.mod.L. spartostatica (Stevinus, 1605), f.Gr. σπάρτον rope: see statics.] The science or study of the strength of ropes. 1672Wallis in Rigaud Corr.Sci. Men (1841) II. 531 Mr. Townley..may receive satisfaction from Stevinus in his Sparto-statics.