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

This is not an accident or a mere statistical anomaly. —Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 1 June 2026

The team then applied a statistical adjustment designed to prevent casinos with only a small number of reviews from skewing the results. —Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

While the approach remains highly experimental, the results suggest that the quantum statistical properties of light may become just as important as raw laser power in future generations of ultrafast optical technology. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026

If this organization can survive in planetary materials, future spacecraft may search not only for the building blocks of life but for the deeper statistical pattern that life leaves behind. —Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 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