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anachronism

/əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/

Meanings
noun
A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object.

Examples :

"The movie, set in ancient Rome, included a character wearing a wristwatch, a clear anachronism. "
history time

Related Words

Illustration chronological

chronological adjective

/ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/

Relating to time, or units of time.

"He is 67 in chronological age, but has the mind and body of someone 55."

Illustration included

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration electronics

electronics noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/

The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

"Electronics is a popular subject."

Illustration ancient

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

Illustration erroneous

erroneous adjective

/ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/ /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/

Containing an error; inaccurate.

"His answer to the sum was erroneous."

Illustration circumstance

circumstance noun

/-æns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/

That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.

"The circumstance of the heavy rain delayed the school bus. "

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

Illustration grandfather

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

Illustration mistake

mistake noun

/mɪˈsteɪk/

An error; a blunder.

"My math homework had a mistake; I added the numbers incorrectly. "

Illustration wristwatch

wristwatch noun

/ˈrɪstwɒtʃ/ /ˈrɪstwɑtʃ/

A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist

"My dad wears a stylish wristwatch to work every day. "

Illustration wearing

wearing verb

/ˈwɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɛɹɪŋ/

To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

"She is wearing a blue sweater to school today. "