Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anecdotally
Adverb
/ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊt.ə.li/
Definition
In a way that is based on personal accounts rather than on hard facts or research.
Examples
- Many people anecdotally report feeling better after taking the new supplement.
- The findings were mostly anecdotally supported by users of the service.
Meaning
Anecdoctally refers to information derived from anecdotes or casual observations rather than systematic research or scientific evidence.
Synonyms
- Informally
- Casually
- Subjectively
