anachronistic
/əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/
Group 2Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; outdated GRE
Example in Context
The senator's anachronistic views on technology regulation revealed a fundamental misunderstanding of how the modern internet works.
Synonyms
outdatedold-fashionedobsolete
Etymology
Against the proper time; out of place in time.
- ana- (Greek) — against
- chronos (Greek) — time
Memory Aid
⌛Sounds like “a knack for mistaking”
With A KNACK FOR MISTAKING, he wears medieval armor to a 2023 party — totally ANACHRONISTIC!
Visual Association
🕰️A knight in shining armor awkwardly trying to use a smartphone at a modern party.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “anachronistic” mean on the GRE?
anachronistic (adjective) means “Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; outdated”. The senator's anachronistic views on technology regulation revealed a fundamental misunderstanding of how the modern internet works.
How to remember “anachronistic” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “anachronistic” sounds like “a knack for mistaking”. With A KNACK FOR MISTAKING, he wears medieval armor to a 2023 party — totally ANACHRONISTIC!
What are synonyms for “anachronistic”?
Common synonyms: outdated, old-fashioned, obsolete.