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Meaning of anecdote

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

anecdote

Pronunciation:/ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A short account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting.

  2. An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.

  3. A previously untold secret account of an incident.

verb

Definitions

  1. To tell anecdotes (about).