Pronunciation: /əˌnæk.rəˈnɪs.tɪk/
adjective relating to something that is not in its correct historical or chronological time period; outdated or old-fashioned
A1 The old-fashioned rotary phone is anachronistic in today's world of smartphones.
A2 The medieval castle felt anachronistic amidst the modern skyscrapers.
B1 The use of typewriters in the office seems anachronistic compared to computers.
B2 Her insistence on sending letters by mail instead of email is seen as anachronistic by her colleagues.
C1 The decision to use horse-drawn carriages for transportation in the city was deemed anachronistic by urban planners.
C2 The professor's teaching style was considered anachronistic by students who were used to more modern methods.
formal The use of a typewriter in today's digital age is considered anachronistic.
informal Her taste in music is so anachronistic, she only listens to vinyl records.
slang Wearing bell-bottom pants in this era is totally anachronistic.
figurative His views on gender roles are seen as anachronistic in modern society.
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