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statistical

|sta/tis/ti/cal|

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/stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

related to statistics

Etymology
Etymology Information

'statistical' originates from the word 'statistics', which comes from the German word 'Statistik', where 'Statistik' meant 'study of political facts and figures'.

Historical Evolution

'Statistik' transformed into the English word 'statistics', and eventually became the modern English word 'statistical'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'study of political facts and figures', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to statistics'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics.

The statistical analysis showed a significant trend.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40