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anecdotal (adjective)

Describing information based on personal accounts or individual stories rather than on systematic research or hard facts. It is often used to characterize evidence that is considered unreliable or unverified in a scientific or legal context.

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"I have heard anecdotal reports that this herb helps with sleep, but there is no scientific proof yet."

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Think of 'A Note' + 'Dot' + 'Al'. An 'Anecdote' is like 'A Note' someone wrote about a 'Dot' (a small point) in their li...

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🔗 Synonyms
unreliable subjective unverified informal incidental
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'anecdotal' to mean 'fake' or 'false'. → Using 'anecdotal' to mean 'unverified' or 'narrative-based'.

Saying 'antidotal evidence'. → Saying 'anecdotal evidence'.

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