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anecdotally

/ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬ə.li/
an · ec · do · tal · ly
Adjective:anecdotal
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• adverb

1

According to or by means of personal accounts or casual observations rather than rigorous scientific or statistical analysis.

Example

"Anecdotally, many teachers report that shorter school weeks have improved student morale, though formal studies are still ongoing."

2

In a manner that uses or consists of short, interesting, or amusing stories about real incidents or people.

Example

"The historian presented the era anecdotally, weaving together vivid personal tales of ordinary citizens."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'anecdotal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'anecdote' derives via French from the Greek 'anekdota', meaning 'things unpublished', from 'an-' (not) and 'ekdidonai' (to publish).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anecdotally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anecdotally
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