anachronically
|a-nach-ro-ni-cal-ly|
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/əˈnækrənɪkli/
(anachronic)
out of time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anachronically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anachronismos,' where 'ana-' meant 'against' and 'khronos' meant 'time.'
Historical Evolution
'anachronismos' transformed into the Latin word 'anachronismus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anachronism' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'out of chronological order.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is out of chronological order or not in accordance with the time period.
The film portrayed events anachronically, confusing the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 23:21