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Anachronism

Definition

(formal) Something or someone that is not in its correct time period; an object, event, or person that is out of place in terms of time or context.

Example Sentences

1The ancient Greek warrior's wristwatch was a glaring anachronism in the historical drama.
2Was the appearance of a mobile phone in the medieval scene an intentional anachronism or a mistake?
3The novel's use of modern slang was an anachronism that detracted from its historical setting.
4The museum's decision to include a contemporary sculpture in the ancient art exhibit was seen as an anachronism by some critics.
5The film's portrayal of a 19th-century woman using a laptop was a deliberate anachronism meant to highlight the timelessness of the story's themes.

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