anachorism
|a-na-cho-rism|
C2
/əˈnækərɪzəm/
geographical error
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anachorism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anachorismos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'back' and 'chorismos' meant 'separation.'
Historical Evolution
'anachorismos' transformed into the English word 'anachorism' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a separation or division,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a geographical error.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a geographical error in which a feature is placed in an incorrect location.
The map contained an anachorism, placing the mountain in the wrong region.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 22:21