Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

purely-anecdotal

Adjective

/ˈpjʊrli ænɪkˌdoʊtəl/

Definition

Based solely on personal accounts or stories rather than scientific evidence.

Examples

The claims made in the article were purely-anecdotal, lacking any scientific backing.
While his experiences were compelling, they were purely-anecdotal and not representative of the larger population.

Meaning

The term describes information or evidence that comes from personal experiences or isolated stories rather than from systematic research or data analysis.