English dictionary · noun

anachronism

a thing belonging to a period other than the one in which it exists

Meaning and definitions

1. a thing belonging to a period other than the one in which it exists

Connected roots

• ana-

  up, back, again

• chron-

  time

• -ism

  doctrine, practice, condition

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• analysis

  detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

• chronic

  Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.

• atheist

  a person who disbelieves in the existence of God or gods

• chronological

  Relating to time, or units of time.

• chronology

  the arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence

• synchronous

  At the same time, at the same frequency.

• euphemism

  a mild word substituted for one considered too harsh

• synchronize

  to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate

• chronograph

  A chronogram.

• synchronicity

  The state of being synchronous or simultaneous.

• synchrony

  synchronicity, the state of two or more events occurring at the same time.

• chronometer

  A device for measuring time, particularly a precision mechanism for measuring time of day.

• synchronise

  Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of synchronize.

• neologism

  a newly coined word or expression

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