Anachronism: meaning, definitions and examples

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anachronism

 

[ หŒรฆnษ™หˆkrษ’nษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical reference

An anachronism is something that is out of place in terms of time or chronology. It often refers to an object, event, or person that appears in a period where it does not belong. This term is commonly used in literature, film, and art to describe elements that are inconsistent with the era being portrayed.

Synonyms

historical inconsistency, misplacement, out-of-date reference

Examples of usage

  • The presence of a smartphone in a medieval film is an obvious anachronism.
  • When studying history, anachronisms can lead to misunderstandings.
  • The painting features several anachronisms, including modern clothing.
  • Shakespeare's plays sometimes include anachronisms that reflect Elizabethan beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "anachronism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anacronismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเคพเคคเฅ€เคคเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anachronismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anacronisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะฐั…ั€ะพะฝั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anachronizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒŠใ‚ฏใƒญใƒ‹ใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anachronisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anacronismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anachronizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋Œ€์ฐฉ์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุงุฑูŠุฎูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anachronismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anachronizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ถไปฃ้”™่ฏฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anakronizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกvik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐั…ั€ะพะฝะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒฎแƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anaxronizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anacronismo

Etymology

The word 'anachronism' originates from the Greek word 'anachronismos,' which means 'against time.' It combines the prefix 'ana-' meaning 'against' and 'chronos,' which translates to 'time.' The term began to emerge in English in the early 17th century, particularly in discussions about historical inaccuracies in literature and art, as critics sought to highlight elements that did not align with the historical time period being represented. Over time, it has evolved into a broader term that can also apply to modern contexts, such as technology appearing in historical narratives, emphasizing the importance of setting and accuracy in storytelling.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,788, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.