noun
Uncommon
statistic
stuh-TIHS-tihk
Statistic (noun) means a single numerical fact drawn from a larger study or set of data. Example: “One alarming statistic showed that unemployment had doubled.”
noun
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A single numerical fact drawn from a larger study or set of data.
"One alarming statistic showed that unemployment had doubled."
How to use statistic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne piece of numerical data from a bigger data set.
Common mistake
Statistic is singular (one number or fact); statistics is the plural, or the whole academic field.
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Word forms
- Plural
- statistics
- Third person singular
- statistics
- Past tense
- statisticked
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One alarming _____ showed that unemployment had doubled.
Etymology
Formed as a back-formation from the plural noun statistics.
Synonyms
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reduced to item of information
Rhymes for statistic
holistic
sadistic
artistic
autistic
logistic
heuristic
realistic
ballistic
hedonistic
linguistic
futuristic
optimistic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “statistic” mean?
The word “statistic” means a single numerical fact drawn from a larger study or set of data. In plain terms, one piece of numerical data from a bigger data set.
How do you pronounce “statistic”?
“Statistic” is pronounced stuh-TIHS-tihk (/stəˈtɪs.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “statistic” in a sentence?
Here is “statistic” used in a sentence: “One alarming statistic showed that unemployment had doubled.”
What is another word for “statistic”?
Words with a similar meaning to “statistic” include reduced to item of information.
What part of speech is “statistic”?
“Statistic” is a noun.
Is “statistic” a common word?
“Statistic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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