anachronistic
[/ˌænəkrəˈnɪstɪk/]
adjective
anacrônico
1. Belonging to a period other than that in which it exists; out of date or obsolete
The knight's armor in the modern office was anachronistic.
A armadura do cavaleiro no escritório moderno era anacrônica.
2. Erroneous in date; placed in the wrong historical period
The film contained anachronistic references that broke historical accuracy.
O filme continha referências anacrônicas que quebraram a precisão histórica.
3. Not in accord with the time period; chronologically misplaced
Using a typewriter in 2024 seems anachronistic.
Usar uma máquina de escrever em 2024 parece anacrônico.
The word is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing historical inaccuracies in films, literature, and technology. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in academic discourse and film criticism. The concept reflects growing awareness of historical accuracy in media and cultural production.
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