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anachronistic
anachronistic
/ə ˌnæ krə ˈnɪ stɪk/
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chronologically misplaced
anachronistic meaning(s)
- (adj) chronologically misplaced
Synonym(s)
anachronistic usage(s)
- An article described the bullfights as anachronistic and violation of animal rights.
- Derek's attire may have been anachronistic but his speech was very relevant and topical.
- anachronistically anachronistically in an anachronistic manner
- anachronous anachronous /ə ˈnæ krə nəs/ ? chronologically misplaced
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