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anecdotal

 
Dictionary: an·ec·dot·al   (ăn'ĭk-dōt'l) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. also an·ec·dot·ic (-dŏt'ĭk) or an·ec·dot·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) Of, characterized by, or full of anecdotes.
  2. Based on casual observations or indications rather than rigorous or scientific analysis: "There are anecdotal reports of children poisoned by hot dogs roasted over a fire of the (C. Claiborne Ray).
anecdotalist an'ec·dot'al·ist n.
anecdotally an'ec·dot'al·ly adv.

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adj

Definition: informal
Antonyms: unscientific

adj

Definition: narrative
Antonyms: abstract, austere

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IN BRIEF: Having the character of a short story about an incident in one's life.

Tutor's tip: Although the evidence is "anecdotal" (relating to a real or fictitious incident), it can also be "antidotal" (counteracting) to the poison of boredom.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: having the character of an anecdote
  Pertains to noun: anecdote (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: characterized by or given to telling anecdotes
  Synonyms: anecdotic, anecdotical

 
 
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