Anecdotal

ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəl

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

His argument was mostly anecdotal, relying on stories rather than data.

Consisting of or characterized by anecdotes.

The book is filled with anecdotal evidence from various travelers.

Relating to or consisting of anecdotes.

The lecture included several anecdotal illustrations to highlight the main points.

Derived from the Greek 'anekdoton', meaning 'unpublished'.

anecdotal evidence

Information based on personal accounts rather than hard facts.

anecdotal experience

Experiences shared that are based on personal stories.

anecdotal record

A collection of personal stories used for reference.

anecdote

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

narrative

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Just a story.

He told an anecdotal tale, but I took it with a grain of salt.

Casual info.

That’s just anecdotal info, not solid evidence.