anecdotal
Translation
anecdotal, based on personal accounts
Examples
The evidence is purely anecdotal.
The evidence is purely anecdotal.
He shared some anecdotal stories about his travels.
He shared some anecdotal stories about his travels.
Grammar Patterns
((anecdotal)) + noun describes something based on personal accounts. The evidence is purely anecdotal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: informal, unscientific, narrative; Antonyms: empirical, factual, scientific
Etymology
From French 'anecdote', from Greek 'anekdota' meaning "things unpublished". The suffix '-al' makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'anecdote' (a personal story). 'Anecdotal' evidence is based on such stories, not hard data.