anachronistic
[uh-nak-ruh-nis-tik]
- pertaining to or containing an anachronism.
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Also a·nach·ro·nis·ti·cal.
Origin of anachronistic
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Contemporary Examples
With his anachronistic attitude toward the biblical story, Bale is just following the lead of his director.
The name change, it said, smacked of “anachronistic imperialist ambitions.”
You seem keenly aware of the anachronistic nature of gender identity.
“His films are brassy, anachronistic,” says Rex Roberts, associate editor with Film International.
His conduct is boorish and intemperate; his views are anachronistic and absurd; his moral authority is zilch.
Historical Examples
If there had been anyone there to see she would have made a most anachronistic bride.
Excuse Me!Rupert Hughes
In a wider sense, all historical writings are anachronistic.
August Strindberg, the Spirit of RevoltL. (Lizzy) Lind-af-Hageby
Both were anachronistic, and yet there was a certain suitability about both.
The Tower of OblivionOliver Onions
On costume, anachronistic but elaborate, the manager lavished his money and ingenuity.
TragedyAshley H. Thorndike
This anachronistic thinker was the English monk, Roger Bacon.
A History of Science, Volume 2(of 5)Henry Smith Williams
Word Origin and History for anachronistic
adj.
1775; see anachronism + -istic.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper