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anachronism
noun [C] /əˈnæk.rə.nɪ.zəm/Definition
› a person, thing, or idea that exists out of its time in history, especially one that happened or existed later than the period being shown, discussed, etc.: For some people, marriage is an anachronism from the days when women needed to be protected.Relating to time anachronistic
/əˌnæk.rəˈnɪs.tɪk/ adjective › He described the law as anachronistic (= more suitable for an earlier time) and ridiculous.Relating to time anachronistically
/əˌnæk.rəˈnɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/ adverb Relating to time
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Synonyms and related words:
- -time suffix
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- cut into sth phrasal verb
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