Definition of Anecdotal
not necessarily true or dependable, because based on someone's personal experience and not on facts or research
Examples of Anecdotal in a sentence
The fact that Aunt Judy drinks chicken soup to cure a fever is anecdotal and certainly not scientific evidence. 🔊
The anecdotal nature of the interview will never be considered proof enough in a court of law. 🔊
Our professor dislikes when students use anecdotal evidence when trying to support a scientific claim. 🔊
The writings of the ancient historian are very anecdotal, focusing too much on his own life’s experiences. 🔊
As a judge, I abhor anecdotal proof as it is clearly subjective. 🔊
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