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

For the new study, scientists examined DNA markers from across the Golden Man’s genome, using statistical methods to fill in gaps where DNA data was damaged or missing. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

The statistical chances of two different LLMs happening to include the same nouns would seem to be astronomical. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Rashee Rice was in the midst of a modest statistical start to his rookie season in 2023. — Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Every statistical forecast model worth its salt had Portugal among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup ahead of the tournament. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 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