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

With that much of a margin in play, statewide races increasingly appear to be statistical tossups. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

This might be fine for a night or two to diagnose a sleep disorder, but gathering enough data on enough people to sift out long-term statistical correlations just isn’t feasible. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

What the machine is is a non-alive statistical calculating engine located in a cloud. — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

France recorded at least 7,200 more deaths than usual during successive heat waves this year, according to the national public health agency, based on statistical modeling using data from previous years. — ABC News, 15 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