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anachronistic

The correct spelling is anachronistic.

How to pronounce anachronistic

/əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/
adjective

IPA: /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/

Say it like: Ana-chr-oni-sti-c

The correct spelling is anachronistic. Erroneous in date; containing an anachronism; in a wrong time; not applicable to or not appropriate for the time. For example: "If you know where to look in the movie, you can spot an anachronistic wrist watch on one of the Roman soldiers."

Usage Examples

If you know where to look in the movie, you can spot an anachronistic wrist watch on one of the Roman soldiers.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Erroneous in date; containing an anachronism; in a wrong time; not applicable to or not appropriate for the time.
  2. 2.(of a person) Having opinions from the past; preferring things or values of the past; behind the times; overly conservative.

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