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Definition of Anachronous
1. Adjective. Chronologically misplaced. "English public schools are anachronistic"
Similar to: Asynchronous
Derivative terms: Anachronism, Anachronism, Anachronism, Anachronism, Anachronism, Anachronism, Anachronism, Anachronism
Definition of Anachronous
1. a. Containing an anachronism; anachronistic.
Definition of Anachronous
1. Adjective. anachronistic ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Anachronous
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Anachronous
Literary usage of Anachronous
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1916)
"But this is, I am sure, a most exceptional case, and quite anachronous. The spirit
of the scientist is not the intolerant spirit of the partisan. ..."
2. Nature by Norman Lockyer, Nature Publishing Group (1875)
"... in an anachronous dress of modern harmony and rhythm, suggesting the idea of
Pythagoras in a periwig ; but, at any rate, they are no more incongruous in ..."
3. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for by American Philosophical Society (1907)
"This simple and orderly development of thought among the ancients is in melancholy
contrast to the disconnected and anachronous views still prevalent on ..."
4. John L. Stoddard's Lectures: Supplementary Volume[s]. by John Lawson Stoddard (1902)
"... libraries, and clubs, such uses for these stately palaces seem anachronous,
and we involuntarily associate them with the famous Order of the past, ..."
5. The Dial edited by Francis Fisher Browne (1908)
"... highest histrionic effort by the inadequate scenery, the anachronous costumes,
and the immediate criticism of a most free-speaking body of spectators. ..."
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