Anachronism
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British pronunciation/ænˈækɹənˌɪzəm/
American pronunciation/əˈnækɹəˌnɪzəm/

Definitie & Betekenis van "anachronism"

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anachronisme, tijdfout

*** a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present
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anachronisme, tijdfout

an object, person, or event that is out of place in terms of time or context, often appearing in a historical setting before its actual invention or introduction
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In the film set in ancient Rome, the appearance of a wristwatch on one of the characters was a glaring anachronism.
The use of modern language in a historical novel set in the 18th century was considered an anachronism by literary critics.
The inclusion of a steam engine in a painting of a medieval village was an artistic anachronism, as steam power did not exist during that period.
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anachronisme, tijdgenoot

a person who seems to be displaced in time; who belongs to another age
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