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anecdotal writing

[/ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəl ˈraɪtɪŋ/]
noun
escrita anedótica
1. A style of writing that relies on personal stories, anecdotes, or informal narratives rather than formal data or systematic evidence
Her memoir uses anecdotal writing to convey the emotional truth of her experiences.
Suas memórias usam escrita anedótica para transmitir a verdade emocional de suas experiências.
2. Writing based on isolated examples or stories rather than comprehensive research or statistical analysis
The article's anecdotal writing approach made it engaging but not scientifically rigorous.
A abordagem de escrita anedótica do artigo o tornou envolvente, mas não cientificamente rigoroso.
Synonyms
narrative writingstorytellingpersonal narrativeinformal writing
Antonyms
formal writingacademic writingempirical writingstatistical analysis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escrita anedótica
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
escrita anedótica
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
escrita anedótica
no significant regional variation
Portugal
escrita anedótica
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tell a story
share an anecdote
based on hearsay
word of mouth
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