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anecdotally.

In an anecdotal manner; by means of a recounted incident.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ænəkˈdəʊtəli/
  1. In an anecdotal manner; by means of a recounted incident.

    As it was an informal hearing, the evidence was presented anecdotally.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English anecdotal Middle English -ly English -ly English anecdotally From anecdotal + -ly.

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