Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anachronism
Noun
/əˈnæk.rə.nɪ.zəm/
Definition
An anachronism is something that is out of its proper time period.
Examples
- The presence of a modern smartphone in a historical movie is a clear anachronism.
- In literature, characters using outdated language can create an anachronism in storytelling.
- When a clock shows a time that no longer exists, it is considered an anachronism.
Meaning
It refers to an object, event, or person that is placed in a time period where it does not belong.
Synonyms
- Misplacement
- Outdatedness
- Chronological error
