English Explanatory Dictionary

anecdata

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Anecdotal evidence.

Pronunciation

/ˈænɪkdeɪtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anecdata.wav /ˈænikdætə/ /-ɾə/

Word forms

anecdata anecdatum

Etymology

Blend of anecdotal + data; also compare this to the plural of anecdote is not data, upon which this term likely plays. Equally, analysable as a blend of anecdote + data.

Related words

the plural of anecdote is not data guesstimate
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