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an·ec·do·tal
 anecdotal
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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, resembling, or concerning an anecdote or anecdotes.
We listened with interest to his anecdotal account of his trip. |
| definition 2: |
consisting of or supported by anecdotes rather than confirmable or reproducible data.
These claims are based only on anecdotal evidence and cannot be considered proven.Anecdotal testimony gathered from users of a product can be highly persuasive. |
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| derivation: |
anecdotally (adv.) |
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