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anachronistic

/ˌænəˈkrɒnɪstɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does anachronistic mean?

adjective

Out of place in time; belonging to an earlier period. Used to describe something that is incongruous or mismatched in terms of time or style.

Example

"The anachronistic use of a smartphone in a medieval movie set was jarring and detracted from the overall experience."

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