What does antidotal mean?
Relating to or resembling an antidote; opposing or counteracting a particular influence or effect. Often used to describe a piece of evidence or information that contradicts or counteracts a prevailing view or opinion.
Example
"The antidotal evidence presented in the study challenged the widely-held assumption about the effects of the new policy."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.