Meaning of the word anachronistic in English
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anachronistic
US /əˌnæk.rəˈnɪs.tɪk/
UK /əˌnæk.rəˈnɪs.tɪk/
Adjective
1.
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed
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The film was criticized for its anachronistic costumes.
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A smartphone in a medieval setting would be completely anachronistic.
2.
out of date or old-fashioned
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His views on gender roles are quite anachronistic.
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The company's management style is anachronistic and inefficient.