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

Many rookie wide receivers come into the league accustomed to being prolific from a statistical standpoint as a top playmaker on their college offense. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Ten games into the season, those contradictions have produced a 2-8 record, several encouraging developments and some statistical deficiencies that demand attention ahead of Wednesday’s visit to the New Orleans Pelicans. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026

Focused on team success, Anderson hasn’t thought much about her statistical accomplishments. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Indeed, in those sub-Saharan African countries for which demographers have slightly better statistical data, fertility rates are dropping very quickly. — Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 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