statistical

[ stuh-tis-ti-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, consisting of, or based on statistics. statistics.

Other Words From

• sta·tisti·cal·ly adverb
• nonsta·tisti·cal adjective
• nonsta·tisti·cal·ly adverb
• presta·tisti·cal adjective
• unsta·tisti·cal adjective
• unsta·tisti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of statistical¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; statistic(s) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

I am guessing it is a statistical method of coaching.

From BBC

Democrats probably have a minor statistical advantage in the House, but it could take at least a week before all those races are decided.

From Salon

More research was done in Great Britain establishing a statistical connection between the presence of fluoride and reduced cavities.

From Salon

Edison Research said the 13-point difference between its own estimate and the 54% majority given to GD could not be explained by normal statistical margins and "suggests local-level manipulation of the vote".

From BBC

A statistical test found that ambiguous names were more important than mislabelling in hiding threatened species.

From Salon

Related Words

• analytical
• demographic
• numerical