anecdotal

/ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəl/
adjective
  1. Based on personal stories or reports rather than on scientific evidence or facts.
    • Scientists are skeptical of anecdotal claims about the new supplement.
    • The article presented only anecdotal evidence, not hard data.
    • My grandmother's advice is mostly anecdotal, but it often works.
  2. Tending to tell stories or relate personal experiences.
    • Her anecdotal conversation made the long car ride enjoyable.
    • The comedian's anecdotal humor relies on funny things that happened to him.
    • He has an anecdotal style of teaching that keeps students engaged.
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