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anecdote

noun

ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

She shared a funny anecdote about her first day at school.

anecdotal evidence

short story, narrative, illustration, story, tale, account, reminiscence

Entry 1

short story, narrative, illustration

Entry 2

story, tale, narrative, account, reminiscence

generalization, report, rambling, fact, evidence, truth

Entry 1

generalization, report, rambling

Entry 2

fact, evidence, truth

funny anecdote, personal anecdote, historical anecdote, anecdotal evidence

the beginning of something; a ceremony for conferring academic degrees

a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition

The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity.

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail

a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year