anecdotally
|an-ec-dot-al-ly|
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/ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl.i/
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/ˌæn.ɪkˈdəʊ.təl.i/
(anecdotal)
personal stories
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anecdotally' originates from the Greek word 'anekdotos,' where 'an-' meant 'not' and 'ekdotos' meant 'published.'
Historical Evolution
'anekdotos' transformed into the French word 'anecdote,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anecdotal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unpublished stories,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'based on personal accounts.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
Anecdotally, many people have reported feeling better after using the product.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 05:15