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ANACHRONISTIC

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Anachronistic.

How to pronounce anachronistic:

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Anachronistic - as an adjective satellite

Chronologically misplaced

Example: "English public schools are anachronistic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anachronicanachronous

Anachronistic - as an adjective

Erroneous in date; containing an anachronism; in a wrong time; not applicable to or not appropriate for the time.

Example: "If you know where to look in the movie, you can spot an anachronistic wrist watch on one of the roman soldiers."

(of a person) having opinions from the past; preferring things or values of the past; behind the times; overly conservative.

Example Sentences

"The use of a typewriter in the modern office is anachronistic."
"The knight in shining armor seemed anachronistic in the technologically advanced world."
"The idea of arranged marriages is considered anachronistic in most Western societies."
"She wore an anachronistic outfit that belonged to a different era."
"The antique shop was filled with anachronistic artifacts."
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Word Game Points

Is ANACHRONISTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anachronistic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANACHRONISTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is ANACHRONISTIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anachronistic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANACHRONISTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is ANACHRONISTIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anachronistic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANACHRONISTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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