Anecdotal
Meaning: Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
Example
- The evidence was purely anecdotal, not scientific.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “anecdotal”?
Answer: B) Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
“Anecdotal” means: Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
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