adj
statistical
stuh-TIHS-tih-kuhl
adj
1
Relating to statistics or based on numerical data analysis.
"The study used statistical methods to test the hypothesis."
How to Use Statistical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with statistics or data analysis.
Common pairings
statistical analysis
statistical significance
Word Forms
more statistical comparative, most statistical superlative
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Etymology
Formed from statistic plus the adjective ending -al.