anecdotal

//ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl//
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Adjective

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1

Based on personal accounts or stories rather than systematic evidence or scientific research.

The evidence for this treatment is purely anecdotal.

2

Relating to or consisting of anecdotes; characterized by short, interesting stories about real incidents or people.

The book is filled with anecdotal accounts of the author's travels.