B2 adjective #3,000 よく出る 2分で読める

statistic

Statistical describes things related to the study and collection of numerical data.

Explanation at your level:

Statistical is a big word for math. If you count many things, like how many apples you have, you are doing a small statistical job. It is about numbers and facts.

You use statistical when you talk about data. If you look at a chart with many numbers, that is a statistical chart. It helps you see what is happening in a group.

In this level, statistical is used to describe research. If you read a report about weather or sports, you might see statistical evidence. It means the information comes from counting and analyzing facts.

Statistical is often used in business or academic settings. It implies that a conclusion is based on a large amount of data rather than just one person's opinion. You might hear about statistical models or statistical trends.

At this level, you recognize statistical as a modifier for complex analytical processes. It distinguishes between anecdotal evidence and rigorous, data-driven proof. It is essential for interpreting graphs, surveys, and scientific findings accurately.

Statistical represents the transition from raw observation to formal inference. It carries the weight of scientific methodology. In advanced literary or academic discourse, it suggests a reliance on empirical verification, distancing the speaker from subjective bias.

30秒でわかる単語

  • Adjective form of statistics.
  • Used to describe numerical data.
  • Common in academic and business.
  • Essential for research.

When we talk about statistical information, we are talking about data that has been organized to tell a story. Imagine you want to know which ice cream flavor is the most popular in your city; you would need to collect numbers from many people to find the answer. That entire process is statistical in nature.

You will often see this word used in news reports or scientific papers. It helps us understand if a result is just a lucky guess or if there is a real pattern. It is the bridge between raw numbers and actual knowledge.

The word statistical comes from the Latin word status, which means 'state' or 'condition.' Originally, in the 18th century, 'statistics' referred to the collection of data about the state, such as population counts and tax records.

Over time, the meaning evolved from simple government bookkeeping to the complex mathematical science we use today. It shares roots with words like 'state' and 'statute.' It has traveled through German (Statistik) before landing in English as a tool for modern analysis.

You will most often hear this word paired with nouns like analysis, data, or significance. It is a formal word, so you are more likely to find it in a business report than in a casual text message to a friend.

When you use it, you are usually describing a process. For example, 'We performed a statistical analysis' sounds professional and precise. It is the go-to word for anyone working with research or evidence-based decision making.

While 'statistical' itself isn't the core of many idioms, it is part of common phrases like: Statistical outlier (a data point that is very different from others), Statistical significance (a result that is unlikely to have occurred by chance), Statistical noise (unimportant data that hides the real trend), Statistical probability (the mathematical chance of something happening), and Statistical bias (when data collection is skewed).

The word is pronounced stuh-TIS-tih-kuhl. The stress is on the second syllable. It is a standard adjective, so it does not have a plural form itself, but it modifies plural nouns like 'statistical reports.'

It rhymes with 'analytical' or 'critical.' In both British and American English, the pronunciation remains very consistent, focusing on the clear 'tis' sound in the middle.

Fun Fact

It originally meant 'science of the state'.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

stuh-TIS-tih-kuhl

US /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

stuh-TIS-tih-kuhl

Common Errors

  • stressing the first syllable
  • dropping the middle 'ti'
  • mispronouncing the 'cal' ending

Rhymes With

critical analytical political practical identical

Difficulty Rating

読解 2/5

Moderate

Writing 2/5

Moderate

Speaking 2/5

Moderate

リスニング 2/5

Moderate

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

math data number

Learn Next

analysis correlation inference

上級

empirical quantitative

Grammar to Know

Adjective placement

The statistical data.

Examples by Level

1

The statistical report is long.

report = document

adjective before noun

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5

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1

The statistical data shows we are growing.

2

He studies statistical methods in school.

3

We need more statistical proof.

4

This is a statistical fact.

5

The statistical results are here.

6

She likes statistical puzzles.

7

Is this a statistical error?

8

The statistical graph is clear.

1

The statistical analysis confirms our theory.

2

He works with statistical software daily.

3

There is no statistical difference between the two groups.

4

The statistical evidence is overwhelming.

5

They conducted a statistical survey.

6

The statistical model predicts rain.

7

We need a better statistical approach.

8

Statistical trends show a decline.

1

The statistical significance of the study is high.

2

He provided a statistical breakdown of the costs.

3

Statistical noise can often mask the true signal.

4

The company relies on statistical forecasting.

5

They found a statistical correlation between sleep and grades.

6

The statistical margin of error is small.

7

His report includes many statistical tables.

8

Statistical validation is required for this project.

1

The statistical methodology was questioned by the reviewers.

2

We must account for statistical variance in our experiment.

3

The statistical probability of this event is extremely low.

4

He is an expert in statistical inference.

5

The study lacks statistical power to be conclusive.

6

Statistical outliers were removed from the dataset.

7

The statistical distribution is quite unusual.

8

We are looking for statistical patterns in the data.

1

The statistical rigor of the paper is beyond reproach.

2

He spent years mastering statistical mechanics.

3

The statistical distribution follows a bell curve.

4

Statistical artifacts often appear in raw data.

5

The findings are statistically significant.

6

We must distinguish between statistical correlation and causation.

7

The statistical framework is robust.

8

His work on statistical thermodynamics is famous.

類義語

numerical statistical quantitative analytical mathematical data-driven

反対語

よく使う組み合わせ

statistical analysis
statistical data
statistical significance
statistical model
statistical survey
statistical evidence
statistical error
statistical trend
statistical probability
statistical correlation

Idioms & Expressions

"statistical outlier"

a value far from the rest

That result is just a statistical outlier.

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Easily Confused

statistic vs static

similar sound

static means still; statistical means numerical

The air was static vs Statistical data.

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Sentence Patterns

B1

The statistical [noun] shows...

The statistical model shows growth.

語族

Nouns

statistics the science of data

Verbs

statistize to analyze statistically

Adjectives

statistical relating to statistics

関連

data the raw material for statistics

How to Use It

frequency

8

Formality Scale

academic business neutral

よくある間違い

Using 'statistic' as an adjective statistical
Statistic is a noun; statistical is the adjective.
Confusing with 'static'
Misspelling as 'statistial'
Using it for qualitative data
Overusing it in casual speech

Tips

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Adjective vs Noun

Always use 'statistical' for describing things.

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Look for patterns

See how it pairs with 'analysis'.

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State roots

It comes from the word state.

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Business context

Use it to sound professional.

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Stress the second syllable

stuh-TIS-tih-kuhl

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Don't say 'statistic report'

Use 'statistical report'.

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Data age

It's a very modern word.

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Think of graphs

Visualizing a chart helps.

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Read news

Find it in science articles.

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Academic writing

Essential for essays.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

STATs are the STAtus of the data.

Visual Association

A graph with an arrow going up.

Word Web

math data science research evidence

チャレンジ

Find one statistical fact in a newspaper.

語源

German and Latin

Original meaning: State affairs

文化的な背景

None

Used heavily in media and government.

Moneyball (movie about statistical baseball) The Signal and the Noise (book)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Academic Research

  • statistical analysis
  • statistical significance
  • statistical model

Conversation Starters

"What is a statistical fact you know?"

"Do you like statistical analysis?"

"How do you use statistical data?"

"Is statistical evidence important?"

"Why is statistical literacy useful?"

Journal Prompts

Write about a time you used data.

Why are statistics important?

Describe a statistical trend.

How does data change your mind?

よくある質問

8 問

No, statistic is a noun. Statistical is the adjective.

自分をテスト

fill blank A1

The ___ report is ready.

正解! おしい! 正解: statistical

Statistical describes the report.

multiple choice A2

What does statistical relate to?

正解! おしい! 正解: numbers

Statistical is about data and numbers.

true false B1

Statistical is a noun.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

It is an adjective.

match pairs B1

Word

意味

All matched!

They are synonyms.

sentence order B2

下の単語をタップして文を組み立てよう
正解! おしい! 正解:

The statistical data shows growth.

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