anachronical

/ˌænəkrɒnɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

out of place in time; not belonging to or characteristic of a particular period in history

“The anachronistic use of smartphones in a medieval setting was a jarring anachronism.”

2. noun

Something that is anachronistic or out of place in time

“The anachronical presence of a car in a 19th-century painting is a notable example of artistic licence.”

Synonyms

  • anachronistic
  • out-of-place

Antonyms

  • chronological
  • contemporary