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anachronous

[ uh-nak-ruh-nuh s ]
/ əˈnæk rə nəs /
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adjective

misplaced in time; anachronistic.

Words related to anachronous

old, out-of-date, obsolete, archaic, antiquated, outmoded, antique, dated, dusty, moth-eaten, musty, out, square, tired, unfashionable, vintage, has-been

Words nearby anachronous

anacharis, anachorism, anachronic, anachronism, anachronistic, anachronous, anachrony, anacidity, anaclasis, anaclastic, anacletus

Origin of anachronous

First recorded in 1850–55; anachron(ism) + -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM anachronous

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