1. Plural of anecdotalism; the practice or tendency to rely on anecdotes rather than systematic evidence or data; a style of writing or speaking that emphasizes anecdotes.
Usage: Often used critically to describe reasoning or argumentation that lacks rigor; Common in academic and journalistic contexts

Examples

• The report was criticized for relying on anecdotalisms instead of statistical analysis.
• Her argument was weakened by anecdotalisms that did not represent the broader population.
• The journalist's piece contained too many anecdotalisms to be considered serious investigative work.
• Academic papers should avoid anecdotalisms and instead present peer-reviewed evidence.
• The documentary relied heavily on anecdotalisms from individual participants rather than comprehensive data.