Anachronym
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈnæk.ɹə.nɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anachronym is a noun meaning A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.
Meaning
A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.
Word Forms
- anachronyms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bacronym, anadrome, ananym, anacolutha, anagrammatisation, anacolouth.
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