Anachronistic

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Pronunciation: /əˌnæk.rəˈnɪs.tɪk/

Definitions of anachronistic

adjective relating to something that is not in its correct historical or chronological time period; outdated or old-fashioned

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of anachronistic in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of anachronistic

past tense

anachronistic

plural

anachronistics

comparative

more anachronistic

superlative

most anachronistic

present tense

is anachronistic

future tense

will be anachronistic

perfect tense

has been anachronistic

continuous tense

is being anachronistic

singular

anachronistic

positive degree

anachronistic

infinitive

to be anachronistic

gerund

being anachronistic

participle

anachronistic

Origin and Evolution of anachronistic

First Known Use: 1617 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'anachronistic' originated from the Greek word 'anachronismos', which means 'a mistake in time'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is out of its proper time period, 'anachronistic' has evolved to also refer to ideas, customs, or technology that are outdated or no longer relevant in the present day.