anachronistic
|a-nach-ro-nis-tic|
C1
/əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/
outdated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anachronistic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anachronismos,' where 'ana-' meant 'against' and 'chronos' meant 'time.'
Historical Evolution
'anachronismos' transformed into the Latin word 'anachronismus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anachronistic' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'outdated or belonging to a different time period.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; outdated or old-fashioned.
The use of a typewriter in the modern office seemed anachronistic.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 21:47