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A phone in a dinosaur movie would be an anachronism.
What does Anachronism mean?
An anachronism is something from the wrong time period.
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Something placed in the wrong time period.
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The knight wearing sunglasses was an anachronism.
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The historian noticed an anachronism in the painting because the tool had not been invented yet.
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What is an anachronism?
An anachronism is something that appears in a time period where it does not belong.
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MeaningAnachronism means An anachronism is something from the wrong time period.
ExampleExample: A phone in a dinosaur movie would be an anachronism.
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Synonyms
Words like Anachronism
time errorUse for something that appears in the wrong historical period.
misplacementUse when something is placed where it does not belong.
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accuracyUse when details match the correct time or facts.
authenticityUse when something is true to its time or source.
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Anachronism word family
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anachronism
adjective
anachronistic
Belonging to the wrong time period.
noun
anachronisms
Things placed in the wrong time period.
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