anecdotal
/,ænek'doutl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Based on personal accounts or stories rather than facts or research: Describes information, evidence, or a report that consists of or relies on individual, often unverified, stories or experiences.
- Characterized by or given to telling anecdotes: Describes a style of conversation, writing, or a person that frequently includes short, interesting, or amusing stories about real incidents or people.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The article's argument was based on anecdotal observations rather than scientific data.
- He is a great storyteller with an anecdotal style that makes history come alive.
- Anecdotal evidence suggests the new policy is unpopular, but we need a proper survey to be sure.
Advanced Usage
- "Anecdotal in nature": Used to formally emphasize that something is based on anecdotes.
- The report was interesting but largely anecdotal in nature.
- "Purely anecdotal": Used to stress the complete lack of systematic evidence.
- My conclusion is purely anecdotal, based on conversations with a few customers.
Variants and Related Words
- Anecdote (n): A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
- She told an anecdote about her first day at work.
- Anecdotally (adv): In a way that is based on anecdotes.
- Anecdotally, many users report this benefit, but clinical trials are needed.
- Anecdotic (adj): A less common synonym for anecdotal.
- The book provides an anecdotric account of life in the 1920s.
Synonyms
- Unsubstantiated: Not supported or proven by evidence.
- Unsystematic: Not done or acting according to a fixed plan or system.
- Informal: Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or nature.
Antonyms
- Scientific: Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
- Empirical: Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- Statistical: Relating to the use of statistics or numerical data.
Related Phrases
- "Anecdotal evidence": A very common phrase referring to information collected in a casual or informal manner and relying heavily on personal testimony.
- While compelling, anecdotal evidence is not considered strong proof in scientific research.
Adjective
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characterized by or given to telling anecdotes
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anecdotal conversation
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an anecdotal history of jazz
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he was at his anecdotic best
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having the character of an anecdote
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anecdotal evidence
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