The anecdote
Example: The anecdote illustrates broader principle
Definition
The anecdote is a short, interesting, or amusing story about a real incident or person, often used to illustrate a broader principle or highlight a particular point in conversation or writing.
Etymology
The word "anecdote" comes from the Greek term 'anekdota,' meaning 'things unpublished.' It originally referred to secret or unpublished stories and was adopted into English in the early 18th century to describe brief, entertaining accounts of events.
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"The anecdote" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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