Meaning anecdotal
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anecdotal1794, from anecdote + -al (1). Related: Anecdotally. Anecdotical is attested from 1744.
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anecdotalBased on hearsay rather than on demonstrated facts, hard data or personal experience. [D02374]
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anecdotalSubjective and usually unpublished observations. Generally considered to be less reliable than objective, scientific studies.
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anecdotal(adj) having the character of an anecdote(adj) characterized by or given to telling anecdotes
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anecdotalbased upon limited and often casual observation rather than rigorous and controlled investigation
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anecdotalTelling the characteristics of subject matter, but not the subject itself.
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anecdotalReport of clinical experiences based in individual cases, rather than an organised investigation with appropriate controls, etc. Origin: G. Anekdota, unpublished items, fr. An-priv + ekidomi, to publish (05 Mar 2000)
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anecdotal
Of the nature of or relating to an anecdote.
Containing or abounding in anecdotes.
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