anecdotic

adjective

an·​ec·​dot·​ic ˌa-nik-ˈdä-tik How to pronounce anecdotic (audio)
variants or anecdotical
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: given to or skilled in telling anecdotes
anecdotically adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of anecdotic was in 1732

Dictionary Entries Near anecdotic

Cite this Entry

“Anecdotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anecdotic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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