anachronism
something placed outside its proper historical time
Word origin: From Greek anachronismos (ana- against plus chronos time).
Anachronism in a sentence
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A rotary phone in a film set in 2025 is an obvious anachronism.
The wristwatch in the medieval drama was a glaring anachronism that critics seized upon.
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Using “anachronism” well
An anachronism is something out of its proper time, such as an object or attitude that belongs to a different era. It can describe both errors of placement and things that feel outdated.
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departing from what is normal or expected
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a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
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