What is the comparative form of “anecdotical”?
The comparative form of “anecdotical” is “more anecdotal”.Example
The evidence presented is more anecdotal than scientific.
Example
Her argument is more anecdotal than factual.
What is the superlative form of “anecdotical”?
The superlative form of “anecdotical” is “most anecdotal”.Example
Among all the sources, this one is the most anecdotal.
Example
The book is the most anecdotal source I've come across.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "anecdotal" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more anecdotal" and "most anecdotal" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of reliance on personal experiences or observations.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Anecdotal" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more anecdotal”
more personal
Used to describe something that is based on personal experiences or observations rather than objective data.
Example
His opinions are more personal than evidence-based.
more subjective
Used to indicate that something is influenced by personal feelings or opinions rather than objective facts.
Example
The article provides more subjective accounts rather than objective analysis.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most anecdotal”
most personal
Used to describe something that is based on the author's personal experiences or observations more than any other source.
Example
Her memoir is the most personal account of the event.
most subjective
Used to indicate that something is influenced by personal feelings or opinions more than any other source.
Example
The documentary provides the most subjective perspective on the topic.
Using than with comparative “more anecdotal”
When using the comparative form "more anecdotal" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The evidence presented is more anecdotal than scientific." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of reliance on personal experiences or observations in the evidence is higher than the level of scientific basis.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more anecdotal” and “most anecdotal” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Research
The study's findings are more anecdotal than empirical.
The study's findings are more anecdotal than empirical.
- 2Arguments
His claims are the most anecdotal in the debate.
His claims are the most anecdotal in the debate.
- 3Accounts
The witness testimony was more anecdotal than factual evidence.
The witness testimony was more anecdotal than factual evidence.
- 4Sources
The article relies on the most anecdotal sources for its claims.
The article relies on the most anecdotal sources for its claims.
Related idioms and phrases
Take it with a grain of salt
To view something with skepticism or doubt, considering it to be potentially unreliable or exaggerated.
Example
His story is interesting, but I take it with a grain of salt.
Grain of truth
A small element of truth within a larger story or statement.
Example
Although the rumor was mostly false, there was a grain of truth to it.
