anecdotally Definition
based on personal accounts or stories rather than on reliable research or statistics.
Using anecdotally: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anecdotally" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Anecdotally, many people have reported feeling happier after taking up meditation.
Example
The drug's effectiveness has only been supported anecdotally, with no scientific studies to back it up.
Example
Anecdotally, the restaurant is known for its delicious seafood dishes.
Origins of anecdotally
from 'anecdotal,' from French 'anecdotique,' from 'anecdote,' from Greek 'anekdota,' meaning 'things unpublished'
Summary: anecdotally in Brief
The adverb 'anecdotally' [ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəli] describes something that is based on personal accounts or stories rather than on reliable research or statistics. It is often used to describe something that is not scientifically proven but is believed to be true based on personal experiences or observations. For example, 'Anecdotally, many people have reported feeling happier after taking up meditation.'
