anachronism
UK: əˈnækrənɪzəm | US: əˈnækrənɪzəm
n. 1. A thing belonging to a period other than the one in which it exists, especially one that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
n. 2. The act of attributing a custom, event, or object to a period to which it does not belong.
anachronism = ana<against> + chron<time> + ism<noun suffix>
- ana (Greek: "against," "back," or "up")
- chron (Greek: "time," as in "chronology" or "chronicle")
- ism (noun-forming suffix indicating a state, condition, or doctrine)
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Greek anachronismos, combining ana- (against) and chronos (time), the word originally described chronological errors in historical records. By the 17th century, it evolved to denote objects or ideas misplaced in time. The suffix -ism formalized it as a concept, reflecting its modern usage in critiques of historical accuracy or cultural context.
The film's inclusion of smartphones in a medieval setting was a glaring anachronism.
Scholars noted the anachronism in the manuscript, which referenced 18th-century events in a supposedly ancient text.
Her insistence on using a typewriter in the digital age seemed like a charming anachronism.
The novel's anachronisms were intentional, blending futuristic tech with Victorian aesthetics.
Critics dismissed the painting as an anachronism, arguing its style belonged to the Renaissance, not the modern era.