[ænɪkˈdɒtəl]

Definitions

1. adjective

based on or consisting of personal experiences or anecdotes, rather than on facts or scientific research

“The doctor’s anecdotal evidence for the cure was not enough to convince the medical board.”

2. adverb

in a way that is based on personal experiences or anecdotes, rather than on facts or scientific research

“The film was presented in an anecdotal style, telling the story through the main character’s experiences.”

3. noun

anecdotal evidence

“The researcher was cautious about relying on anecdotal, rather than empirical, data.”