Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

distributional

adjective
/dɪstrɪbjuˈʃənl/
Definition
relating to the distribution of something, especially in a statistical context.
Examples
  • The distributional effects of tax policies can have a significant impact on different income groups.
  • Understanding the distributional properties of data is crucial for effective analysis.
  • In ecology, distributional patterns can reveal a lot about species’ habitats.
Meaning
pertaining to how something is spread out or arranged, often used in reference to data or resources.
Synonyms
  • allocational
  • dispersive
  • divisional