anachronym

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Synonyms: anacronym, anachrony, anachronism, anachronic

Antonyms: anacronym, anachrony, anachronism, anachronic

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Noun

1. A [[word]], [[phrase]], or [[term]] that has become [[outdated]] or [[technically]] [[inaccurate]] because it [[refer]]s to a [[technology]] or [[practice]] from a [[previous]] [[time]], yet it [[remain]]s in [[common]] [[usage]].

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