statistical

adjective

sta·​tis·​ti·​cal stə-ˈti-sti-kəl 

: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics

statistical analysis

statistically

stə-ˈti-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of statistical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is no permanent counter along Ohio Drive, and many visitors — including casual walkers, anglers and birders — leave no statistical trace. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

In these grids the points have many neighbors, allowing for statistical averaging that is not valid in lower dimensions. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026

The nearly statistical tie between the two candidates, per the poll, comes after a survey by the Independent Leadership Council in July found Kiley trailed Pan by 5%. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Though the Browns appeared to dominate the first part of the afternoon, taking a 10-0 lead, the Panthers surged back and evened almost every statistical category. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing statistical

• statistical mechanics

Rhymes for statistical

• logistical
• sophistical
• atheistical
• egotistical
• mystical