Today's Word
anachronism
ə-ˈna-krə-ˌni-zəm·noun
Definition
An anachronism is something that is out of its proper time period, often appearing in a historical context where it does not belong.
Example
“The movie featured an anachronism when a character used a modern smartphone in a scene set in the 1800s.”
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