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anachronic

/ˌæn.əˈkrɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌæn.əˈkrɒn.ɪk/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, что находится вне своего исторического периода, часто используется для обозначения идей или объектов, которые хронологически не на своем месте.

An adjective describing something that is out of its proper time period, often used to refer to ideas or objects that are chronologically misplaced.

  1. Chronologically misplacedC1formal

    Belonging to a period other than the one in which it exists; out of its proper time.

    ruАнахроничный

    • The use of a smartphone in a medieval film felt anachronic.
    • His anachronic views on technology made him seem out of touch.
    • The painting contained an anachronic detail, like a wristwatch on a Roman soldier.

    Synonymsanachronisticanachronousantiquatedarchaicout-of-dateoutmoded

    Antonymscontemporarycurrentmoderntimely

Forms
  • more anachronic comparative form
  • most anachronic superlative form