anachronism
Translation
anachronism, something out of place in time
Examples
The sword in the modern film was an anachronism.
The sword in the modern film was an anachronism.
His traditional views are an anachronism in today's society.
His traditional views are an anachronism in today's society.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) something that is inappropriate for the period it is in The film is full of anachronisms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: misplacement, prolepsis
Etymology
From Greek 'ana-' (against, backward) + 'khronos' (time). Literally 'against time'.
Memory Tips
Think 'ana-chrono-ism' -> 'against-time-ism'. Something that is against the correct time period.