æn.ti.kroʊ.nɪzəm

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being out of place in time; a deviation from the normal or expected chronological order.

“The film’s narrative suffered from a severe case of antichronism, jumping abruptly from one time period to another without clear transitions.”

2. noun

A thing or event that is out of place in time; an anomaly or irregularity in the chronological order of events.

“The discovery of the ancient artifact was a significant antichronism in the history of the village, suggesting a previously unknown cultural exchange.”