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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

anecdotal

/ˌænɛkˈdɒtəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does anecdotal mean?

adjective

Based on or consisting of personal experiences or observations, rather than on scientific evidence or data.

Example

"The study's findings were based on anecdotal evidence from a small sample size."

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