Anachronistic
Meaning: Belonging to a different time period from the one being shown or discussed.
Example
- The sword in the film was an anachronistic prop for the 19th century setting.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “anachronistic”?
Answer: A) Belonging to a different time period from the one being shown or discussed.
“Anachronistic” means: Belonging to a different time period from the one being shown or discussed.
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