Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anachorism
Noun
/əˈnæk.ə.rɪ.zəm/
Definition
An anachorism is the representation of something as existing in a time different from its actual time, often used to describe something that is historically out of place.
Examples
- In the movie, the character uses a smartphone during a scene set in the 1800s, which is a clear example of an anachorism.
- The author intentionally included an anachorism to create humor in his historical novel.
- Using modern phrases in Shakespearean dialogue can lead to amusing anachorisms.
Meaning
It highlights a chronological inconsistency, where a person, event, or object is placed outside its correct timeframe.
Synonyms
- Chronological inconsistency
- Temporal error
- Misplaced item
