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anecdote

noun

an·​ec·​dote ˈa-nik-ˌdōt How to pronounce anecdote (audio)
plural anecdotes also anecdota ˌa-nik-ˈdō-tə How to pronounce anecdote (audio)
: a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident

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The Greek Smear Job at the Root of Anecdote

The Byzantine official Procopius wrote three historical works in Greek. In the first two, he dealt with wars and public works projects, but the third was something of a departure from this kind of history. Referred to as "Anekdota," from the Greek a- meaning "not," and ekdidonai, meaning "to publish," it contained bitter attacks on the emperor Justinian, his wife, and other notables of contemporary Constantinople. Understandably, it was not published until after its writer's death. English speakers originally used an anglicized version of the book's name for similar secret or unpublished histories or biographies, and by the 17th century, the meaning of anecdote had been broadened to cover any interesting or amusing personal tale.

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Like many Jesuits who then ate most of their meals in refectories, McKenzie was a master raconteur with endless anecdotes, stories, and one-liners. Margaret O'Brien Steinfels, Commonweal, 11 Sept. 2009 If Antony had won, of course, the story would have been very different. Indeed, despite the dominance of the Augustan version of events, a few hostile anecdotes about the young Octavian probably offer a glimpse of what Antony's side was saying. Mary Beard, New York Review of Books, 12 Feb. 2009 appalling by turn, the dominant figure here is, as it should be, Evelyn. Evelyn Toynton, Harper's, August 2007 Any competent science reporter knows anecdotes are not data and that one dramatic story proves nothing. Editor & Publisher, 4 Nov. 2002 Deeply convinced of her own unattractiveness, frequently lonely and unimaginably needy, Joplin was a person who lived all over the page. It is impossible to read about her and not crave more anecdotes and personal details of such a wanton, tragic life. Kim France, New York Times Book Review, 2 May 1999 Alexander's use of the family's private papers—the Waughs were prolific writers of letters and diaries as well as books—not only adds richly to the entertainment value of his account but also serves to illuminate just how tangled are the threads of filial love, hurt, awe, and competitiveness that run through their work. Although he ranges freely over two centuries of family anecdotes, amusing and He told us all sorts of humorous anecdotes about his childhood. told us once again that anecdote about the dog and the bike See More
Recent Examples on the Web In a 73 Questions segment to accompany her Vogue October cover profile, Jennifer Lawrence shared her favorite anecdote about her frequent costar, who has starred opposite her in Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and Joy. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2022 If a friend tries to tell you that same anecdote as last week? Meghana Indurti, The New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2022 The person uttering the humorous joke or anecdote might be entirely unaware of how serious their utterance is being taken. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Bogle’s anecdote was recounted as career advice for budding billionaires to: play by the rules, give back, and curb their bottomless lust for more. Horacio Silva, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022 In another adorable anecdote, the Duchess of Sussex said that Archie wasn't so sure about Halloween this year! Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Even Hitch-22 is structured by topic, anecdote, and digression, and thus lacks unity beyond style and persona. Christian Lorentzen, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Robinson also offered an anecdote about teammate Kyle Lowry and how the veteran point guard has a unique way of keeping referees on point. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2022 The Jones anecdote is necessary as a way of reminding readers that nothing is forever in the marketplace. John Tamny, Forbes, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French, from Greek anekdota unpublished items, from neuter plural of anekdotos unpublished, from a- + ekdidonai to publish, from ex out + didonai to give — more at ex-, date

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

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