anecdotal
Translation
anecdotal
Examples
Anecdotal evidence suggests the new policy is working.
Anecdotal evidence suggests the new policy is working.
Grammar Patterns
anecdotal + ((noun)) based on personal accounts rather than facts or research. Anecdotal evidence is not always reliable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: informal, unscientific; Antonyms: empirical, factual, scientific
Etymology
From 'anecdote' + the adjectival suffix '-al'. 'Anecdote' comes from Greek 'anekdota', meaning 'unpublished things'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'like an anecdote'. It describes information based on personal stories rather than scientific data.