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

The Hall of Fame forward and all-time franchise leader in nearly every major statistical category walked into the arena with Timberwolves co-owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez after player introductions, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand. —CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

After all, no poet talks seriously about doing statistical regression on sonnets to find the optimal ones. —Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026

The final regular-season game Sunday had several interesting statistical highlights. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026

The researchers suggest that while the statistical evidence for three subpopulations is strong, directly linking each group to a single formation channel remains uncertain. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 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