American English
/stəˈtʰɪs.tɪ.kli/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Using statistics or numerical data to describe, compare, or study something.
Statistically is usually pronounced /stəˈtʰɪs.tɪ.kli/. You may also hear /stəˈtʰɪs.tɪ.kə.li/, with an extra short vowel before the final /li/.
Using statistics or numerical data to describe, compare, or study something.
The two groups were statistically similar.
The researchers analyzed the results statistically.
statistically significant · statistically higher · statistically lower
statistically + adjective
verb + object + statistically
According to what is likely when probabilities are considered.
Statistically, you are more likely to be injured at home.
Statistically, young drivers face a higher risk.
statistically likely · statistically unlikely
Statistically, + subject + verb
subject + be + statistically + comparative adjective
Large or different enough that the result is probably not due to chance.
The difference was statistically significant.
When considering numbers, data, or probabilities.
Statistically speaking, this is a rare event.