anecdotal UK [ˌænɪkˈdəʊ̯tɫ̩]US [ˌænɪkˈdoʊ̯tɫ̩] adjective2 •Of the nature of or relating to an anecdote.A central diagnostic and anecdotal feature of autism is difficulty with social communication. — 2021 •Containing or abounding in anecdotes. formsmore anecdotal · most anecdotal