anachronous

/ˌanəˈkrɒnəs/; /ˌænəˈkrɒnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

out of place in time, especially in relation to the period or situation described

“The anachronous presence of a smartphone in a medieval movie was distracting.”

2. noun

an object or concept that is out of place in time, especially in relation to the period or situation described

“The anachronous use of modern technology in the historical setting was jarring.”

Synonyms

  • anachronistic
  • out-of-place

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • period-specific