adjective
anekdotisch
anecdotal
The German word "anekdotisch" is an adjective meaning "anecdotal". It comes from "Anekdote", which means "anecdote" — a short, often amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Similar words:
- beispielhaft (exemplary)
- illustriert (illustrated)
Difference:
While "anekdotisch" relates specifically to something based on anecdote or personal stories (often subjective and not scientific), the other words emphasize examples or illustration in a more general or formal sense.
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Examples
Die Erzählung war nur anekdotisch belegt.adjective
The account was supported only anecdotally.
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